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Istanbul to Thessaloníki buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Istanbul and Thessaloníki takes 11h. There is at least one bus per day from Istanbul to Thessaloníki. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h
Duration
789 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Istanbul to Thessaloníki bus times

Buses run once daily between Istanbul and Thessaloníki. The service departs Istanbul at 8:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Thessaloníki at 06:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Thessaloníki? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 788.6 km
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Thessaloníki, Greece?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Thessaloníki twice daily. Tickets cost €25–90 and the journey takes 9h. Four other operators also service this route.

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