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  • Departure time: November 20 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: 34-36 Akominatu str.
    Arrival time: November 21 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: VIP Arda TurVIP Arda Tur
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 5 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: 34-36 Akominatu str.
    Arrival time: December 6 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: VIP Arda TurVIP Arda Tur
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 10 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: 34-36 Akominatu str.
    Arrival time: December 11 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogarı
    Operated by: VIP Arda TurVIP Arda Tur
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: 34-36 Akominatu str.
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogar, Istanbul
    Operated by: Arda TurArda Tur
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 26 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: 34-36 Akominatu str.
    Arrival time: December 27 at
    Destination city: Istanbul Europe
    Destination location: Esenler Otogar, Istanbul
    Operated by: Arda TurArda Tur
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Athens to Istanbul Europe: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$86
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:30pm
Distance558 km

Athens to Istanbul Europe Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Athens - Istanbul Europe

  1. How far is Athens from Istanbul Europe?

    Athens and Istanbul Europe are 561 km (348 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Athens to Istanbul Europe?

    Buses departing from 34-36 Akominatu str. In Athens will take you to İstanbul in Istanbul Europe.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Athens and Istanbul Europe!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Athens to Istanbul Europe.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Athens to Istanbul Europe that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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