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How to get fromCentral Athens to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Central Athens to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    2h 59m
    ₺5,093–11,222

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    15h
    ₺4,400–6,500

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    14h 38m
    ₺4,623–6,996

  4. Drive 1,056.5 km

    1. Drive from Central Athens to Istanbulcar car 1,056.5 km
    11h 52m
    ₺10,568–15,265

  5. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATH - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 11m
    ₺8,896–22,245

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,001Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Central Athens, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Athens to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺4,400–6,500 and the journey takes 15h.

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