There are 7 ways to get from Greece to İzmir by plane, helicopter, ferry, train, bus, 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.
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane HER - ADB
6h 3m₺7,109–15,123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Keşan to Izmir Otogarbus
21h 24m₺5,111–7,781Helicopter, ferry, train
- Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Patmos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the ferry from Port of Patmos to Kusadasiferry
- Take the train from Çamlık to Izmir Basmanetrain
10h 58m₺32,840–59,410Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
16h 42m₺6,301–14,401Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane SKG - ADB
6h 40m₺7,160–15,160Fly from Athens International Airport
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane ATH - ADB
4h 11m₺6,049–15,549Drive 1,251.3 km
- Drive from Athens to İzmircar 1,251.3 km
14h 25m₺12,855–18,569
Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greece to İzmir is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 21h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Greece to İzmir is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Greece to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Izmir Otogar via Keşan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Greece to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Alsancak Limanı via Mytilene. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
The distance between Greece and İzmir is 393 km. The road distance is 1251.3 km.
The best way to get from Greece to İzmir without a car is to helicopter and ferry and train which takes 10h 58m and costs 32.000 ₺ - 60.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Greece to İzmir, including transfers.
Greece to İzmir bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Greece to İzmir is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 21h 24m.
Greece to İzmir bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Keşan station.
What companies run services between Greece and İzmir, Turkey?
Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Monastiraki to Alsancak Limanı via Peiraias, Port of Piraeus, and Mytilene in around 16h 42m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–21,000
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–14,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–13,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Çamlık to Izmir Basmane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺140–210
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Athens to Keşan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,200–6,000
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- +90 533 739 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bodrum Express Lines
Ferry from Port of Patmos to Kusadasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–10,000
- Website
- Bodrum Express Lines
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