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Cheap bus tickets from Athens to Istanbul
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€94
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Athens to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
05:30PM15h30
Athens09:00AMIstanbul
€941One-way
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Bus times from Athens to Istanbul
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Fastest Journey
14 h 30 m
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14 h 30 m
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Distance
562 km
Of the 1 buses that leave Athens for Istanbul every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Athens to Istanbul
 | Distance | 348 miles (561 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 14 h 30 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $88 (€75) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus providers | Infobus, Eurolines Germany or Arda Tur |
Buses from Athens to Istanbul cover the 348 miles (561 km) long route taking on average 14 h 30 min with our travel partners like Infobus, Eurolines Germany or Arda Tur. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $88 (€75), but the average price of bus tickets is $88 (€75). Travelers depart most frequently from Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου) and arrive in Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler).
FAQs: Bus from Athens to Istanbul
FAQs: Take the bus from Athens to Istanbul with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Istanbul.
Cheap bus tickets from Athens to Istanbul can start from as little as $88 (€75) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Athens to Istanbul is $88 (€75); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Athens to Istanbul bus travel time is 14 h 30 min for the 348 mile (561 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Athens to Istanbul leaves at 2: 30 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Athens to Istanbul leaves at 3: 30 PM.
For the route from Athens to Istanbul you can take a bus with Infobus, Eurolines Germany or Arda Tur. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services to Istanbul from Athens on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
When departing from Athens, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου), Athens, Lenorman - F. P. Travel Holidays (Αθήνα, Λένορμαν) and Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ). When arriving in Istanbul, you can end your route in bus stations like Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler), İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı and Istanbul, Esenler Otogarı (Metro Bulgaria).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου), which is located around 0.2 miles (421 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
The cheapest month to travel from Athens to Istanbul by bus is May.
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