Bursa to Piraeus by ferry
Piraeus lies 530 km (329 mi) south-west of Bursa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 530 km (329 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 16 h 4 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Bursa | Piraeus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Greece |
| Population | 3.1 million | 163,688 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
| Port | Gemlik Port | Zea harbor |
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 ferries from Bursa to Piraeus
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Staying in Piraeus
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Book a hotel in Piraeus
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Common questions
How far is Piraeus from Bursa?
530 km (329 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bursa; by road roughly 647 km (402 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Piraeus by ferry?
About 16 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa 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.