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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Pireaus is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Pireaus is to Metro and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Pireaus?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Pireaus. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at ΣΤ. Λαρισησ via Αχιλλεωσ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Pireaus?

The distance between Istanbul and Pireaus is 632 km. The road distance is 1046.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Pireaus without a car is to bus which takes 15h 40m and costs €80 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Istanbul to Pireaus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Pireaus bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Pireaus bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Pireaus?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Pireaus is 1046 km. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Istanbul to Pireaus.

Where can I stay near Pireaus?

There are 13637+ hotels available in Pireaus.

Istanbul to Pireaus - 7 ways to travel via train, Metro, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Pireaus by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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Metro to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
5h 4m
€97–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
15h 40m
€83–120
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
23h 43m
€101–135
Drive 1,046.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Pireauscar 1,046.3 km
12h 9m
€191–276
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
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
5h 24m
€172–427
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
8h 19m
€117–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
16h 6m
€91–143

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

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 632 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 15h.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Pireaus by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

Metro to Istanbul, fly

Bus

Bus, car ferry, ferry

Drive 1,046.3 km

Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

Bus, train