What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Piraeus?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Piraeus is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 17h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Piraeus?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Piraeus is to fly and subway which takes 5h 53m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Piraeus?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Piraeus. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at ΠΛ . Κοραη via Παλαια Αγορα. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Piraeus?

The distance between Istanbul and Piraeus is 641 km. The road distance is 1046.8 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Piraeus without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Piraeus without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 39m and costs €55 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Piraeus?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Istanbul to Piraeus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Piraeus bus from?

Istanbul to Piraeus bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Piraeus bus arrive?

Istanbul to Piraeus bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Piraeus?

Piraeus is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:14 PM in Istanbul and 10:14 PM in Piraeus.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Piraeus?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Piraeus is 1047 km. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Istanbul to Piraeus.

Where can I stay near Piraeus?

There are 12492+ hotels available in Piraeus.

Istanbul to Piraeus - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Piraeus by plane, subway, bus, train, car ferry, ferry, or car

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Fly from Istanbul Airport, subway
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
2. Take the subway from Athens Airport to Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiásubway
5h 53m
€66–191
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloníkibus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
15h 39m
€56–139
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
2. Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
24h 11m
€101–250
Drive 1,046.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Piraeuscar 1,046.8 km
12h 9m
€193–278
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SAW - ATH
3. Take the subway from Athens Airport to Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiásubway
6h 3m
€151–311
Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly, subway
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane AXD - ATH
3. Take the subway from Athens Airport to Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiásubway
8h 58m
€108–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
17h 1m
€82–118

Istanbul to Piraeus by bus and foot

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Distance: 641.3 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Piraeus, Greece?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 16h.

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Piraeus by plane, subway, bus, train, car ferry, ferry, or car

Fly from Istanbul Airport, subway

Bus, train

Bus, car ferry, ferry

Drive 1,046.8 km

Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, subway

Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly, subway

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