Istanbul to Athens by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Athens by train takes about 29h 51m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 25m.
Recommended route
$214
29h 51m·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
- 1trainIstanbul → Plovdiv
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busPlovdiv → Sofia
FlixBus - 3busSofia → AthensFlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $214 | 29h 51m | 2 transfers |
| Recommended | $121 | 1h 25m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Athens by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Athens take by train?
About 29h 51m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Athens?
The best price in our latest check was $214. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Athens?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. 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 $121.
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