There are 6 ways to get from Dráma 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 Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
7h 35m₺2,588–4,131Bus via Istanbul Otogari
cheapest- Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 45m₺1,588–2,431Drive 474.2 km
- Drive from Dráma to Istanbulcar 474.2 km
5h 26m₺4,887–7,060Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
- Take the bus from Drama to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKG - IST
8hBus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbulbus
10h₺2,788–4,631Bus to Sofia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Drama to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
10h 17m₺6,183–15,447
Dráma to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dráma to Istanbul is to bus via Istanbul Otogari which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dráma to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Dráma to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Drama and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Kavala Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Dráma and Istanbul is 563 km. The road distance is 474.2 km.
The best way to get from Dráma to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 4.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Dráma to Istanbul, including transfers.
Dráma to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Kavala Central Bus Station.
Dráma to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dráma to Istanbul is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Dráma to Istanbul.
There are 4293+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Dráma, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?
Arda Tur operates a bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺3,776 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Simeonidis Tours also services this route once daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–12,000
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–12,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–16,000
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,776
- Website
- Arda Tur
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