How to get from Ankara to Athens
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Athens. The most useful door-to-door route takes 36h 21m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 818 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busAnkara → Bayrampaşa
FlixBus - 2busBayrampaşa → SofiaFlixBus
- 3busSofia → AthensFlixBus
How the trip from Ankara to Athens works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ankara to Bayrampaşa, about 6h 45m. Transfer in Bayrampaşa and continue by FlixBus bus on to Sofia (8h 30m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Athens (12h 21m). In total it's roughly EUR 166 over 36h 21m, 2 transfers.
Who runs Ankara to Athens
The Ankara to Athens route is operated by FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Athens?
The most useful route takes about 36h 21m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Athens from Ankara?
About 818 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Athens cost?
The best price in our latest search was €166. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Athens?
This route is run by FlixBus. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Ankara to Athens without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 36h 21m.
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 a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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