How to get from Ankara to Athens
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We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Athens. The most useful door-to-door route takes 43h 43m by bus, flight, 5 transfers. The two cities are about 801 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €97, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on August 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
801 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €80Checked Sep 6 | 43h 43m5 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €112Older observation | 43h 17m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€80Checked Sep 643h 43m · 5 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€112Older observation43h 17m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Dalamanbus
FlixBus·8h 45m - 2Dalaman Airport → KöyceğizbusLocal bus·56m
- 3Köyceğiz → MustafakemalpaşabusKamil Koç·9h 05m
- 4Mustafakemalpaşa → IstanbulbusKamil Koç·3h 53m
- 5Istanbul → Istanbul AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·53m
- 6Istanbul Airport → Athens Eleftherios Venizelosflight
Sky Express·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Athens
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€80Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAnkara-Dalaman, Köyceğiz-Mustafakemalpaşa, Mustafakemalpaşa-Istanbul, Kayaş-IstanbulBook →Local busDalaman Airport-KöyceğizBook →Airport shuttle busIstanbul-Istanbul Airport, Ankara Esenboğa Airport-KayaşBook →Sky ExpressIstanbul Airport-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurIstanbul-Haskovo, Haskovo-AthensBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus, Sky Express, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Athens works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ankara to Dalaman, about 8h 45m. Transfer in Dalaman and continue by Local bus bus on to Köyceğiz (56 min). Transfer in Köyceğiz and continue by Kamil Koç bus on to Mustafakemalpaşa (9h 5m). Transfer in Mustafakemalpaşa and continue by Kamil Koç bus on to Istanbul (3h 53m). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by GQ flight on to Athens (1h 25m). In total it's roughly €204 over 43h 43m, 5 transfers.
Ankara to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Athens?
The most useful route takes about 43h 43m by bus, flight, 5 transfers.
How far is Athens from Ankara?
About 801 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Athens cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €97 to €204. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Athens?
The most useful route we found connects: 5 transfers, 43h 43m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Athens?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 43h 43m. About 17h 56m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Ankara to Athens?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus, Sky Express, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Athens?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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