Is there a ferry from Greece to Istanbul?
there are no ferries from istanbul to greece or greek islands unless you are travelling with a cruise tour. the only way to go to athens from istanbul is by bus or by plane. ferry connections between greek islands are really good and you can find connections to the other islands that you would like to visit.
Are there any ferries from Greece to Turkey?
The easiest way to travel between Greece and Turkey is on a ferry from a Greek island to the Turkish mainland (or vice-versa). Fast Catamaran ferries depart from Rhodes, Kos, Samos, Chios and Kastelorizo to Marmaris, Bodrum, Fethiye, Cesme, Kusadasi and Kas.
How long is the ferry from Greece to Turkey?
20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
Ferries from Greece to Turkey The distance between the Greek islands of the Dodecanese and the North Aegean with the Turkish coast is short so the ferry trip can be from 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on the port of departure and the port of arrival as well as the ferry that you travel with.
Can you take a train from Istanbul to Athens?
To travel by Eurail from Istanbul in Turkey to Athens in Greece, the easiest and fastest way is by bus. There is no direct train connection anymore between these two countries.
How much is the ferry from Izmir to Athens?
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Athens is to train and bus and car ferry and ferry which costs 440 ₺ – 1.400 ₺ and takes 18h 58m.
Which Greek island is closest to Turkey?
Samos
Samos is a Greek island closer to Turkey (70km from Izmir) than to the mainland of Greece.
How long is ferry from Izmir to Athens?
The road distance is 1565.6 km. How do I travel from İzmir to Athens without a car? The best way to get from İzmir to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and car ferry which takes 13h 37m and costs 800 ₺ – 3.100 ₺.
Is there a ferry from Greece to Turkey?
Greek Islands Ferries. There are frequent ferries in summer between Turkey and the Greek islands of Lesvos (Mytileni), Chios, Samos, Kos and Rhodes. There are no direct ferries between Athens and Turkey (including Istanbul). You must travel to one of the islands near the Turkish coast, then transfer to a Greek island—Turkish coast ferry.
How much does it cost to take a ferry to Istanbul?
The Istanbul public ferry service is operated by Şehir Hatları, and fares are extremely affordable. The fare for each trip ranges from 2.60-4 Turkish lira if you pay using an Istanbulkart, Istanbul’s public transport fare card. Otherwise, each trip costs 5 lira.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Greece?
The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m. Can I drive from Istanbul to Greece? Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Greece is 1088 km. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Istanbul to Greece.
Are there ferries that cross the Bosphorus in Istanbul?
Instanbul’s ferries all serve the purpose of connecting the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side, so your DIY tour route will criss-cross the Bosphorus several times. Here’s a preview of my Istanbul ferry map showing the most common routes you can choose. Click the image to view+save this map for yourself on Google Maps!