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How to get fromIstanbul to Central Greeceby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Central Greece by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Athens International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane IST - ATH
    2. Take the train from Ska to Chalkidatrain train
    7h 15m
    €78–203

  2. Bus, train via Larissa

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Larissabus bus
    2. Take the train from Larissa to Oinoitrain train Ic
    15h 26m
    €90–123

  3. Drive  1,007.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Chalkídacar car 1,007.3 km
    11h 18m
    €186–269

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Athens International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SAW - ATH
    2. Take the train from Ska to Chalkidatrain train
    7h 35m
    €158–313

  5. Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly to Athens International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane AXD - ATH
    3. Take the train from Ska to Chalkidatrain train
    10h 30m
    €110–231

  6. Fly Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane IST - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladitrain train
    10h 5m
    €114–255

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Oinoitrain train Ic
    15h 41m
    €133–150

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Chalcisbus bus
    16h
    €93–124

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    2. Take the train from Athens to Chalkidatrain train Re
    17h 9m
    €88–127

Istanbul to Central Greece by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Chalcis via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 16h.

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