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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Van by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane ATH - VAN
    7h 5m
    ₺4,645–19,915

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain train Yht
    3. Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Vanbus bus
    36h 31m
    ₺8,031–11,535

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    3. Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Sivastrain train Hst
    4. Take the train from Sivas to Km. 358 360train train Ic
    5. Take the taxi from Km. 358 360 to Vantaxi taxi
    40h 46m
    ₺16,456–20,492

  4. Drive  2,559.8 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Vancar car 2,559.8 km
    31h 59m
    ₺26,387–38,114

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus bus
    40h 51m
    ₺7,926–11,325

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Güvercinlik to Yatağan Otobüs Terminalibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yatağan bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    46h 50m
    ₺6,030–15,556

  7. Ferry, bus via Edremit

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Edremitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edremit bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    47h 14m
    ₺6,947–15,632

Athens to Van by ferry and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration47h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₺6,947Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,730.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Van, Turkey?

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Van via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogari in around 40h 51m.

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