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There are 6 ways to get from Avşa Adası to Athens by car ferry, ferry, bus, car, plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Recommended option

Car ferry, ferry, bus  •  24h 51m

  1. Take the car ferry from Avşa to Erdek
  2. Take the ferry from Bandirma to Yenikapı
  3. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens

Cheapest option

Car ferry, bus, ferry  •  34h 51m

  1. Take the car ferry from Avşa to Erdek
  2. Take the bus from Erdek bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
  3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
  4. Take the car ferry from Ayvalık to Mytilene
  5. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Piraeus Hsw / ...

4 alternative options

Car ferry, drive  •  28h 50m

  1. Take the car ferry from Avşa to Erdek
  2. Drive from Erdek to Kavala
  3. Take the car ferry from Kavala to Laurium
  4. Drive from Laurium to Athens

Car ferry, ferry to Istanbul, fly  •  14h 6m

  1. Take the car ferry from Avşa to Erdek
  2. Take the ferry from Bandirma to Yenikapı
  3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH) IST - ATH

Car ferry, ferry to Sabiha Gokcen, fly  •  14h 5m

  1. Take the car ferry from Avşa to Erdek
  2. Take the ferry from Bandirma to Kadıköy
  3. Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Athens (ATH) SAW - ATH

Car ferry, train, bus, ferry to Mytilini, fly  •  15h 53m

  1. Take the car ferry from Avşa to Erdek
  2. Take the train from Kuşcenneti to Balıkesir
  3. Take the bus from Balikesir to Ayvalik
  4. Take the ferry from Ayvalık to Mytilene
  5. Fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Athens (ATH) MJT - ATH

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Avşa Adası to Athens is to car ferry and ferry and bus which costs 3.500 ₺ - 4.900 ₺ and takes 24h 51m.

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The fastest way to get from Avşa Adası to Athens is to car ferry and ferry and fly which takes 14h 5m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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The distance between Avşa Adası and Athens is 1281 km.

The best way to get from Avşa Adası to Athens without a car is to car ferry and ferry and bus which takes 24h 51m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 4.900 ₺.

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It takes approximately 24h 51m to get from Avşa Adası to Athens, including transfers.

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There are 9712+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at €45 per night.

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Map of how to get from Avşa Adası to Athens.
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  • Distance: 1280.7 km
  • Duration: 24h 51m

What companies run services between Avşa Adası, Turkey and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Avşa Adası to Athens. However, you can take the car ferry to Erdek, take the taxi to Bandirma, take the ferry to Yenikapı, take the walk to Istanbul, then take the bus to Athens. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Avşa Adası to Peiraias ferry via Erdek, Erdek bus station, Istanbul Otogar, Ayvalik, Ayvalık, Mytilene, and Mytilene in around 34h 51m.

Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Website
en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €440
Flights from Istanbul to Athens via Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €480
Flights from Mytilini to Athens
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€45 - €200
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €440
Flights from Istanbul to Athens via Izmir
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€130 - €480
Sky Express
Website
skyexpress.gr
Flights from Mytilini to Athens
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€60 - €180
Pegasus Airlines
Website
flypgs.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Athens
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €410
Train operators
Bus operators
Metro Turizm
Phone
0850 222 34 55
Email
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website
metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Erdek to Istanbul Otogar
Ave. Duration
6h
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€11 - €16
Website
https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
Ave. Duration
6h 37m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€13 - €19
Website
https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Balikesir to Ayvalik
Ave. Duration
2h 9m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€9 - €13
Website
https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
Ferry operators
Gestaş Deniz Ulaşım
Phone
444 0 752
Email
info@gdu.com.tr
Website
gdu.com.tr
Car ferry from Avşa to Erdek
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€1
Schedules at
gdu.com.tr
Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
Email
info@ido.com.tr
Website
ido.com.tr
Ferry from Bandirma to Yenikapı
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€6 - €10
Schedules at
ido.com.tr
Promo
€6 - €9
Economy
€8 - €10
Ferry from Bandirma to Kadıköy
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€6 - €11
Schedules at
ido.com.tr
Promo
€6 - €9
Economy
€8 - €11
Jalem Tur
Phone
0545 783 50 61
Email
info@jalemtur.com
Website
jalemtur.com
Car ferry from Ayvalık to Mytilene
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€25
Schedules at
jalemtur.com
Blue Star Ferries
Phone
+302108919800
Email
bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
Website
bluestarferries.com
Ferry from Mytilene to Piraeus
Ave. Duration
14h 55m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€45 - €110
Website
https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Business
€80 - €90
2 Bed Inside Cabin
€70 - €90
Economy
€45 - €65
4 Bed Outside Cabin
€65 - €80
2 Bed Lux Cabin
€85 - €110
Seajets
Phone
+30 210 4121001
Email
info@seajets.gr
Website
seajets.com
Car ferry from Kavala to Laurium
Ave. Duration
14h 30m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€80 - €220
Website
https://www.seajets.com/
Deck Fare Economy
€80 - €120
Deck Fare Economy & Car less than 4.25m
€150 - €220
Turyol
Phone
+90 212 251 4421
Email
cesme@turyol.com
Website
turyolonline.com
Ferry from Ayvalık to Mytilene
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€20 - €130
Schedules at
turyolonline.com
Passenger
€45
Car
€124

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