Ankara to Piraeus by bus
Piraeus lies 826 km (513 mi) west of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 4 min including stops, over roughly 1,008 km (626 mi) of road.
| Ankara | Piraeus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Greece |
| Population | 3.5 million | 163,688 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
What changes when you arrive in Piraeus
Crossing from Turkey into Greece: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Ankara to Piraeus
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Staying in Piraeus
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Common questions
How far is Piraeus from Ankara?
826 km (513 mi) in a straight line, west of Ankara; by road roughly 1,008 km (626 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Piraeus by bus?
About 15 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Piraeus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Piraeus?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.