Istanbul to Thessaloniki Bus and Coach
Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki to Istanbul
Istanbul to Thessaloniki Route Overview
Istanbul to Thessaloniki bus is a popular way of travelling between Turkey and Greece.There are up to 10 daily bus departures available, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 12:00h, arriving at Thessaloniki at 21:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 06:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Istanbul, Turkey
Arrival station and country
Thessaloniki, Greece
Travel Distance
370 mi
Average Trip Duration
09h 37min
Total Departures
10
Popular Operators
Arda - Tur
Lowest Price
£37
Transportation Options
Coach, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Istanbul to Thessaloniki:
12:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
9h 0min
21:00
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
43
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 20. Oct
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16:30
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
9h 0min
01:30
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
43
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 24. Oct
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
10h 30min
07:30
Thessaloniki Railway Station
from
48
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 25. Oct
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
8h 30min
06:30
Thessaloniki Railway Station
from
48
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 20. Oct
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
10h 45min
07:45
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
43
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 25. Oct
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Traveling by coach from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Thessaloniki is 370 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 08:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:45h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Thessaloniki earlier, there
are 8 overnight coaches from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.
The overnight coaches depart between 16:30 and 22:00 and arrive between 01:30 and 06:45
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Thessaloniki:
16:30
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
9h 0min
01:30
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
43
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 24. Oct
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
10h 30min
07:30
Thessaloniki Railway Station
from
48
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 25. Oct
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
8h 30min
06:30
Thessaloniki Railway Station
from
48
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 20. Oct
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
10h 45min
07:45
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
43
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 25. Oct
pick a date
22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
8h 45min
06:45
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
43
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 20. Oct
pick a date
Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Thessaloniki route
Arda - Tur is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 4 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.Departure and arrival stations
Bus station in Istanbul has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Thessaloniki has earned a score of 6.1 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: £37 (One-Way) or £74 (Return).
4 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Istanbul to Thessaloniki. The average rating is 7. You can read the reviews below.
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Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Istanbul, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Thessaloniki
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Thessaloniki, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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