Thessaloniki to Istanbul Bus

Thessaloniki to Istanbul Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki to Istanbul Route Summary

Thessaloniki to Istanbul bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Turkey.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki bus station at 23:59h, arriving at Istanbul bus station at 09:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 09:00h the following day.
Departure station and country ThessalonikiGreece
Arrival station and country IstanbulTurkey
Travel Distance 370 mi
Average Trip Duration 09h 01min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators Arda - Tur
Lowest Price $51
Transportation Options Bus, Plane



Getting from Thessaloniki and Istanbul by bus

The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Istanbul is 370 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 23:59 has a travel time of 09:01h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:01h. 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 Istanbul earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. The overnight bus departs at 23:59 and arrives at 09:00 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 06:29, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Thessaloniki to Istanbul route

Arda - Tur is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 2 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Thessaloniki has earned an average score of 6 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.
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  Thessaloniki

You can see information about the departure station and stops Thessaloniki here

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  Istanbul

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Istanbul here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $51 (One-Way) or $102 (Return).

Travel reviews for Thessaloniki to Istanbul bus

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 users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
9.38 by ANONYMOUS
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