Thessaloniki to Istanbul Bus and Coach
Thessaloniki to Istanbul
Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki to Istanbul Route Overview
Thessaloniki to Istanbul bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Turkey.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki at 20:00h, arriving at Istanbul at 06:00h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 09:00h the following day.
Departure station and country
Thessaloniki, Greece
Arrival station and country
Istanbul, Turkey
Travel Distance
370 mi
Average Trip Duration
09h 30min
Total Departures
4
Popular Operators
Arda - Tur, Simeonidis Tours
Lowest Price
£37
Transportation Options
Coach, Plane
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Thessaloniki to Istanbul:
20:00
Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office
10h 0min
06:00
Istanbul Büyük Otogari
from
45.00 €
1
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23:59
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
9h 1min
09:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
from
42.00 €
1
M-ticket
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Traveling by coach from Thessaloniki to Istanbul
The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Istanbul is 370 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 23:59 has a travel time of 09:01h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. 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 Istanbul earlier, there
are 4 overnight coaches from Thessaloniki to Istanbul.
The overnight coaches depart between 20:00 and 23:59 and arrive between 06:00 and 09:00
the following day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 06:29, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Thessaloniki to Istanbul route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 2 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.Departure and arrival stations
Bus station in Thessaloniki has earned an average score of 6.1 from our passengers, while the station in Istanbul has not be rated yet. 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).
2 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. The average rating is 7.5. You can read the reviews below.
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Other popular destinations from Thessaloniki
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Thessaloniki, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Istanbul, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between Thessaloniki and Istanbul?
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