How much does it cost to travel via train from Athens to Istanbul and is it worthwhile to travel by train?

Question

I've found conflicting pricing. This is what led me to ask around! :-)

Answer 1

http://www.meandertravel.com/ferrytosamo...

You can take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasi then you can take the bus to Istanbul after traveling around Kusadasi for a few days. It is one of the famous touristic places in Turkey. The ferry is not that expensive. You can just hit the above link.

Answer 2

It will be a long trip, 22 hrs 36 mins or 18 hrs 46 mins.

depart Athens: 22:55 (11:59pm) or 13:21 (1.21pm)

arrive Thessaloniki/Salonika: 05:29 or 18:31 (6.31pm)

depart Thessaloniki/Salonika: 07:29 or 19:37 (7:37pm)

arrive Istanbul (Sirkeci): 21:31 (9:31pm) or 08:07

Ticketprice one-way (without sleeping coach)

2nd class: 92,80 Lira (53,26 €; £42,91; $78,14)

1st class: 139,20 Lira (79,89 €; £64,37; $117,22)

Since the night train from Thessaloniki to Istanbul consists only of sleeping coaches, an additional fare is to be paid:

2nd class: 45,30 Lira (26,00 €; £20,95; $38,15)

1st class: 68,00 Lira (39,03 €; £31,44; $57,26)

Answer 3

Exactly.