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There are 3 ways to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul by bus, car or plane

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Bus  •  5h 30m

  1. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul

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Drive  •  3h 46m

  1. Drive from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul 296 km

Fly  •  4h 16m

  1. Fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Istanbul (IST) AXD - IST

Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Istanbul (IST) flights

41 Weekly Planes
6h Average Duration
3.002 ₺ Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul is to bus which costs €11 - €16 and takes 5h 30m.

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The fastest way to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €85.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alexandroupoli and arriving at Istanbul. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

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The distance between Alexandroupoli and Istanbul is 291 km. The road distance is 296 km.

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The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €11 - €16.

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The bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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Alexandroupoli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Alexandroupoli station.

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The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €11 - €16. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €420 and takes 4h 16m.

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Alexandroupoli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Alexandroupoli to Istanbul is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul.

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  • Distance: 291.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul twice daily. Tickets cost 1.400 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and the journey takes 5h 30m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Sky Express fly from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul Esenler Otogar every 4 hours.

Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Website
en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Alexandroupolis to Istanbul via Athens
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
4.400 ₺ - 16.000 ₺
Flights from Alexandroupolis to Istanbul via Heraklion, Athens
Ave. Duration
7h 10m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
5.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺
Bus operators
Crazy Holidays
Metro Turizm
Phone
0850 222 34 55
Email
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website
metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul Otogari
Ave. Duration
6h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
390 ₺ - 550 ₺
Website
https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en

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