Istanbul to Piraeus by bus
Piraeus lies 569 km (354 mi) south-west of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 27 min including stops, over roughly 694 km (431 mi) of road.
| Istanbul | Piraeus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Greece |
| Population | 15.7 million | 163,688 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 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 Istanbul to Piraeus
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Staying in Piraeus
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Common questions
How far is Piraeus from Istanbul?
569 km (354 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Istanbul; by road roughly 694 km (431 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Piraeus by bus?
About 10 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.