There are 7 ways to get from İzmir to Greece by plane, train, ferry, helicopter, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ADB - HER
6h 8m€132–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Keşan to Athensbus
21h 9m€91–150Train, ferry, helicopter
- Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Çamlıktrain
- Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Port of Patmosferry
- Take the helicopter from Patmos Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Athens Heliporthelicopter
10h 25m€604–1,066Ferry
- Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
15h 51m€112–252Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ADB - SKG
6h 49m€133–263Fly to Athens International Airport
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ADB - ATH
4h 21m€105–270Drive 1,250.7 km
- Drive from İzmir to Athenscar 1,250.7 km
14h 24m€232–335
İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Greece is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 21h 9m.
The fastest way to get from İzmir to Greece is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from İzmir to Greece. However, there are services departing from Izmir Otogar and arriving at Athens via Keşan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.
No, there is no direct ferry from İzmir to Greece. However, there are services departing from Alsancak Limanı and arriving at Port of Piraeus via Mytilene. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
The distance between İzmir and Greece is 389 km. The road distance is 1250.7 km.
The best way to get from İzmir to Greece without a car is to train and ferry and helicopter which takes 10h 25m and costs €600 - €1100.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from İzmir to Greece, including transfers.
İzmir to Greece bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, depart from Izmir Otogar station.
The best way to get from İzmir to Greece is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 21h 9m.
İzmir to Greece bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, arrive at Keşan station.
What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Greece?
Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Monastiraki via Mytilene, Port Of Piraeus, and Peiraias in around 15h 51m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–250
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–250
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–230
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir Basmane to Çamlık
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Keşan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 533 739 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bodrum Express Lines
Ferry from Kusadasi to Port of Patmos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–180
- Website
- Bodrum Express Lines
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