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How to get fromPláka to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pláka to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 14m
    ₺3,892–10,592

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    15h
    ₺4,500–6,500

  3. Drive 1,058.2 km

    1. Drive from Pláka to Istanbulcar car 1,058.2 km
    11h 57m
    ₺10,758–15,539

  4. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATH - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 26m
    ₺7,595–16,615

  5. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane ATH - AXD
    2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    7h 5m
    ₺6,008–12,058

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 627.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Pláka, Attica, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Athens to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺4,500–6,500 and the journey takes 15h.

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