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How to get fromIstanbul to Port of Piraeusby plane, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mykonos (JMK)plane plane IST - JMK
    2. Take the carferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    9h 27m
    €164–384

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    16h 7m
    €89–138

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Hsw
    23h 46m
    €102–235

Istanbul (IST) to Mykonos (JMK) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 741.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Port of Piraeus, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Port of Piraeus. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Mykonos (JMK), walk to Mykonos Airport, take the bus to Mykonos New Port, walk to Mykonos, then take the car ferry to Port of Piraeus. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Piraeus via Thessaloniki station, Thessaloniki, and Athens in around 16h 7m.

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