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How to get fromAthens to İzmitby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to İzmit by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATH - SAW
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain train
    6h 2m
    ₺7,670–16,730

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Dikiliferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dikili to İzmitbus bus
    23h 28m
    ₺3,824–13,975

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain train Ic / ...
    17h 26m
    ₺4,707–6,792

  4. Drive 1,148 km

    1. Drive from Athens to İzmitcar car 1,148 km
    13h 5m
    ₺11,671–16,858

  5. Fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmitbus bus
    6h 55m

Athens to İzmit by ferry and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,824Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 674.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and İzmit, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Athens to İzmit. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Pendik, walk to Istanbul(Pendik), then take the train to Izmit Yht. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Izmit Yht via Istanbul, Yenikapi, Pendik, and Istanbul(Pendik) in around 17h 26m.

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