There are 3 ways to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
3h 15m₺1,000–1,500Drive 296 km
- Drive from Alexandroupoli to Istanbulcar 296 km
3h 25m₺3,185–4,601Fly
- Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane AXD - IST
5h 13m₺7,600–19,694
Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station station and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Alexandroupoli and Istanbul is 370 km. The road distance is 296 km.
The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺.
The bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Alexandroupoli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station.
The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺ and takes 5h 13m.
Alexandroupoli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Alexandroupoli. It is currently 6:24 AM in Alexandroupoli and 7:24 AM in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Alexandroupoli, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?
Arda Tur operates a bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺2,695 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) 3 times a day.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Istanbul Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–26,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Istanbul Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–26,000
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,695
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–3,400
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,000–1,500
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandroupoli to Istanbul is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul.
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