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How to get fromIstanbul to Oíaby train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Oía by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane IST - JTR
    3. Take the bus from Fira to Oiabus bus
    5h 38m
    €116–298

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafinacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Portcarferry car ferry
    18h 7m
    €282–421

  3. Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane AXD - JTR
    10h 43m
    €123–336

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Oía. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Santorini (JTR), walk to Thira Airport, take the bus to Fira, then take the bus to Oia. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to Oía via Port of Rafina and Thira Santorini Port in around 18h 7m.

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