Rome2Rio

How to get fromGreece to Ankaraby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

Find Transport to Ankara

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Greece to Ankara by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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

  1. Fly from Athens International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane ATH - ESB
    5h 7m
    ₺7,993–15,332

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Chiosferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Cesmeferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Çeşme to Ankara Söğütgözübus bus
    24h 54m
    ₺4,751–6,451

  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
    3. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht
    20h 33m
    ₺5,460–8,208

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht / ...
    20h 51m
    ₺5,206–7,555

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Izmir to Ankara Gartrain train Ic
    33h 4m
    ₺7,175–8,875

  6. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia

    1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane SKG - ESB
    7h 26m
    ₺7,240–12,240

  7. Ferry, bus to Dalaman Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Marmarisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Marmaris Otogar to Dalaman Havalimanıbus bus
    3. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane DLM - ESB
    6h 53m
    ₺4,979–10,309

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    23h 29m
    ₺5,551–8,145

  9. Drive 1,490.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Ankaracar car 1,490.1 km
    16h 10m
    ₺14,904–21,528

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,122Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Greece to Ankara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 879.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Greece and Ankara, Turkey?

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Ankara via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogari in around 23h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers