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
Thessaloniki, Greece
Travel Distance
595 km
Average Trip Duration
09h 01min
Total Departures
2
Popular Operators
Arda - Tur
Lowest Price
€46
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Thessaloniki to Istanbul:Getting from Thessaloniki and Istanbul by bus
The shortest travel distance between Thessaloniki and Istanbul is 595 km. 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.
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.
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: €46 (One-Way) or €92 (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 users' review of the bus company below.
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Other popular destinations from Thessaloniki
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Thessaloniki, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Istanbul, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between Thessaloniki and Istanbul?
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