Istanbul to Thessaloniki Bus
Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki to Istanbul
Istanbul to Thessaloniki Route Summary
Istanbul to Thessaloniki bus is a popular way of travelling between Turkey and Greece.There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul bus station at 12:00h, arriving at Thessaloniki bus station at 21:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 06:30h the following day.
Arrival station and country
Thessaloniki, Greece
Travel Distance
370 mi
Average Trip Duration
08h 45min
Total Departures
8
Popular Operators
Arda - Tur
Lowest Price
$51
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Istanbul to Thessaloniki:
12:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
9h 0min
21:00
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
46.7
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 14. Apr
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16:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
9h 0min
01:00
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
46.6
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 06. May
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
8h 30min
06:30
Thessaloniki Railway Station
from
52.6
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 06. May
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
8h 45min
06:45
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
46.6
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 06. May
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Getting from Istanbul and Thessaloniki by bus
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Thessaloniki is 370 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 08:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Thessaloniki earlier, there
are 6 night buses from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.
The overnight buses depart between 16:00 and 22:00 and arrive between 01:00 and 06:45
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Thessaloniki:
16:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
9h 0min
01:00
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
46.6
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 06. May
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
8h 30min
06:30
Thessaloniki Railway Station
from
52.6
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 06. May
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22:00
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
8h 45min
06:45
Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
from
46.6
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 06. May
pick a date
Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Thessaloniki route
Arda - Tur is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 4 times by travelers. Here you can see 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 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $51 (One-Way) or $102 (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 users' review of the bus company below.
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Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Istanbul, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Thessaloniki
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Thessaloniki, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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