What is the cheapest way to get from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 4.600 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 15h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul is to car ferry and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

How far is it from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul?

The distance between Port of Piraeus and Istanbul is 742 km.

How do I travel from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 58m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4441+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Port of Piraeus to Istanbul - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and plane

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

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Car ferry, fly
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Mykonoscarferry
2. Fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Istanbul (IST)plane JMK - IST
8h 31m
₺8,989–21,602
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
15h 58m
₺4,667–6,998
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
2. Take the carferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry
3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus
23h 52m
₺5,788–11,378

Mykonos (JMK) to Istanbul (IST) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

₺5,290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 741.8 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul. However, you can take the car ferry to Mykonos, walk to Mykonos New Port, take the bus to Mykonos Airport, walk to Mykonos (JMK) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a train from Piraeus to Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Athens, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop in around 15h 58m.

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