Istanbul to Athens by train + bus
This route from Istanbul to Athens is not by train the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 42h 05m in total, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 25m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Bucharest
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busBucharest → Athens
FlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €236 | 42h 05m | 1 transfer |
| flight | €48 | 1h 25m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Athens by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Athens take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 42h 05m, 1 transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Athens?
The best price in our latest check was €236. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Athens?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 25m. It is cheaper too, at €48.
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