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.
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Thessaloniki is 595 km.
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:
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.
Istanbul
You can see information about the departure station and stops Istanbul here
Thessaloniki
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Thessaloniki here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €46 (One-Way)
or €92 (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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