How to get from Mersin to Athens
We compared the ways to travel from Mersin to Athens. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 05m by bus, flight, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 953 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.
Mersin to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $271 | 20h 05m | 2 transfers | bus, flight |
| Cheapest found | $236 | 47h 06m | 2 transfers | bus |
| Fastest found | $271 | 20h 05m | 1 transfer | bus, flight |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1busMersin → Antalya
FlixBus - 2flightAntalya → Istanbul
Turkish Airlines - 3flightIstanbul → AthensTurkish Airlines
How the trip from Mersin to Athens works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Mersin to Antalya, about 9h. Transfer in Antalya and continue by Turkish Airlines flight on to Athens, connecting in Istanbul (4h 35m). In total it's roughly EUR 238 over 20h 5m, 2 transfers.
Who runs Mersin to Athens
The Mersin to Athens route is operated by FlixBus, Turkish Airlines. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Getting from Mersin to Athens without flying
There is a ground route from Mersin to Athens: about 47h 06m by bus. Slower than flying, but you skip the airport entirely.
Mersin to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Mersin to Athens?
The most useful route takes about 20h 05m by bus, flight, 2 transfers.
How far is Athens from Mersin?
About 953 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Mersin to Athens cost?
The best price in our latest search was €208. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Mersin to Athens?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 20h 05m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Mersin to Athens?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 20h 05m.
Which operators run Mersin to Athens?
This route is run by FlixBus, Turkish Airlines. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Mersin to Athens without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 47h 06m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mersin 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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