What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Marathon?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Marathon is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 19h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Marathon?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Marathon is to fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Marathon?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Marathon. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Marathonas via ΣΤ. Λαρισησ and Nomismatokopio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Marathon?

The distance between Istanbul and Marathon is 639 km. The road distance is 1042 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Marathon without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Marathon without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 20m and costs €75 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Marathon?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Istanbul to Marathon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Marathon bus from?

Istanbul to Marathon bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Marathon bus arrive?

Istanbul to Marathon bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Marathon?

Marathon is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:05 PM in Istanbul and 1:05 PM in Marathon.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Marathon?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Marathon is 1042 km. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Istanbul to Marathon.

Where can I stay near Marathon?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Marathon.

Istanbul to Marathon - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Metro

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Marathon by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Istanbul Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
2. Take the bus from Pikermi to Marathonasbus
7h 30m
€70–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloníkibus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Oinoitrain Ic
16h 20m
€75–160
Drive 1,042 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Marathoncar 1,042 km
11h 52m
€201–290
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SAW - ATH
3. Take the bus from Pikermi to Marathonasbus
7h 40m
€155–308
Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane AXD - ATH
10h 41m
€112–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
19h 12m
€85–123

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

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Distance: 639.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Marathon, Greece?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 16h.

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How to get fromIstanbul to Marathonby plane, bus, train, or car

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Marathon by plane, bus, train, or car

Fly from Istanbul Airport, bus

Bus, train

Drive 1,042 km

Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, bus

Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

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