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There are 5 ways to get from Van to Athens by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VAN - ATH
    7h 10m
    €90–336

  2. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Van to Tatvan Gartaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tatvan Gar to Sivastrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)train train Hst
    4. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloníkibus bus
    5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    41h 4m
    €231–362

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    42h 51m
    €142–206

  4. Drive  2,572.6 km

    1. Drive from Van to Athenscar car 2,572.6 km
    31h 26m
    €473–684

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Akçay bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Akçay to Ayvalıkbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Hsw
    47h 20m
    €119–276

Van to Athens by bus and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration47h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,730.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van to Athens via Istanbul Otogari, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İskenderpaşa, and Istanbul in around 42h 51m.

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