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 17h 05m by bus, flight, 3 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 September 12, 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 | €109Checked Sep 12 | 17h 05m3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €118Checked Sep 14 | 29h 08m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€109Checked Sep 1217h 05m · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€118Checked Sep 1429h 08m · 2 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 → İstanbul Alibeyköybus
FlixBus·6h 25m - 2İstanbul Alibeyköy → İstanbul Esenler OtogarıbusFlixBus·14m
- 3İstanbul Esenler Otogarı → Istanbul Airportbus
Havaist + Metro·1h 30m - 4Istanbul Airport → Athens Eleftherios Venizelosflight
Aegean Airlines·1h 30m
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-İstanbul Alibeyköy, İstanbul Alibeyköy-İstanbul Esenler OtogarıBook →Havaist + Metroİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Istanbul AirportBook →Aegean AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Ankara-IstanbulBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-ThessalonikiBook →Hellenic TrainThessaloniki-AthensBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Havaist + Metro, Aegean Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, Hellenic Train; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Athens works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ankara to İstanbul Alibeyköy, about 6h 25m. Transfer in İstanbul Alibeyköy and continue by FlixBus bus on to İstanbul Esenler (14 min). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Aegean Airlines flight on to Athens (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €109 over 17h 5m, 3 transfers.
Ankara to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Athens?
The most useful route takes about 17h 05m by bus, flight, 3 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 €109 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: 3 transfers, 17h 05m 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 17h 05m. About 7h 26m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Ankara to Athens?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Havaist + Metro, Aegean Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, Hellenic Train.
Can you get from Ankara to Athens without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 29h 08m.
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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