Athens to Istanbul by train
Travelling from Athens to Istanbul by train takes about 27h 48m, run by FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 25m.
Recommended route
$216
27h 48m·2 transfers
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
- 1busAthens → Sofia
FlixBus - 2busSofia → PlovdivFlixBus
- 3trainPlovdiv → Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $216 | 27h 48m | 2 transfers |
| Recommended | $67 | 1h 25m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Athens to Istanbul by train: common questions
How long does Athens to Istanbul take by train?
About 27h 48m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Athens to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was $216. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Athens to Istanbul?
FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. 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 $89.
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