There are 6 ways to get from Edirne to Istanbul by bus, train, night train, car, or rideshare
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 Edirne bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK3458A / ...
2h 41m₺881–1,644Train via Edirne
cheapest- Take the train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)train Re / ...
6h 37m₺237–356Train
- Take the train from Edirne to Halkalıtrain
6h 16m₺391–543Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Edirne to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
5h 1m₺246–371Drive 234.5 km
- Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar 234.5 km
2h 9m₺1,366–1,973Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Edirne to İstanbul234.5 km
2h 52m₺336
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edirne to Istanbul is to night train which costs 240 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Edirne to Istanbul is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Edirne station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Edirne bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Edirne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Edirne and arriving at Yenikapi via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Edirne and Istanbul is 234 km. The road distance is 234.5 km.
The best way to get from Edirne to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Edirne to Istanbul, including transfers.
Edirne to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Edirne bus station.
Edirne to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Edirne station.
The best way to get from Edirne to Istanbul is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.700 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 390 ₺ - 550 ₺ and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Edirne, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Edirne bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺420–600 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Edirne to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺360–500 and the journey takes 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Edirne to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺360–500
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Edirne to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺180–290
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺180–260
- 1st Class
- ₺220–290
Train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺190–300
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺190–270
- 1st Class
- ₺230–300
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Edirne bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Edirne bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Edirne bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺750–1,100
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Edirne to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺336
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Edirne to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Edirne to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edirne to Istanbul is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Edirne to Istanbul.
Book your Edirne to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edirne and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.