How to get from İzmir to Athens
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
18h 29m
5 transfers
Bus + Flight
€168
Cheapest
34h 30m
1 transfer
Bus
€97
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Athens. The most useful door-to-door route takes 34h 30m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 285 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 €95, on Fri, Sep 18.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
285 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €65Checked Sep 17 | 25h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €97Checked Sep 17 | 34h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€65Checked Sep 1725h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€97Checked Sep 1734h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
İzmir 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.
- 1İzmir → Haskovobus
ArdaTur·10h 15m - 2Haskovo → AthensbusArdaTur·18h 10m
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, İzmir to Athens
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€87October 2026
€60Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurİzmir-Haskovo, Haskovo-AthensBook →
FlixBusİzmir Adnan Menderes-Selçuk, Selçuk-Akhisar, Akhisar-Mustafakemalpaşa, Mustafakemalpaşa-IstanbulBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busIstanbul-Sabiha Gökçen AirportBook →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from İzmir to Athens works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from İzmir to Haskovo, about 10h 15m. Transfer in Haskovo and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Athens (18h 10m). In total it's roughly €97 over 34h 30m, 1 transfer.
İzmir to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Athens?
The most useful route takes about 34h 30m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Athens from İzmir?
About 285 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Athens cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €95 to €97. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run İzmir to Athens?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from İzmir to Athens without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 34h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ArdaTur
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026