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Cheap bus tickets from Istanbul to Athens

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Cheapest

$87

Average

$87

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Istanbul to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

09:00AM15h30

Istanbul

12:30AMAthens

$871One-way

0 transfers

Istanbul to Athens bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, October 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Arda Tur	09:00AM Istanbul	15h30	12:30AM Athens	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Istanbul to Athens?

The best time to book your bus from Istanbul to Athens is 1 day before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Istanbul to Athens route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Istanbul to Athens per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Istanbul to Athens.

Buses

from $87

Flights

from $266

Bus times from Istanbul to Athens

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Fastest Journey

15 h 30 m

Average

15 h 30 m

Buses per day

Distance

560 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Istanbul for Athens every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

09:00AM15h30

Istanbul

12:30AMAthens

$871One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Athens

Distance	347 miles (560 km)
Average bus duration	15 h 30 min
Average bus ticket price	$87 (€75)
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	Arda Tur

Buses from Istanbul to Athens cover the 347 miles (560 km) long journey taking on average 15 h 30 min with our travel partners like Arda Tur. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $87 (€75), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $87 (€75). Travelers depart most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου).

FAQs: Bus from Istanbul to Athens

FAQs: Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens 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 Istanbul to Athens.

Cheap bus tickets from Istanbul to Athens can start from as little as $87 (€75) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Istanbul to Athens is $87 (€75); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Istanbul to Athens is 15 h 30 min to travel the 347 mile (560 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The bus from Istanbul to Athens leaves at 9: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Take the Istanbul to Athens bus with Arda Tur. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the trip to Athens from Istanbul as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου), located 0.2 miles (421 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Istanbul to Athens is August.

You have options as you can travel between Istanbul and Athens 2 different ways: flight or bus.