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How to get fromIstanbul to East Thraceby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to East Thrace by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Tekirdağbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Tekirdağ to East Thracetaxi taxi
    2h 55m
    ₺444–1,225

  2. Train via Muratlı

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Halkali to Muratlıtrain train
    5h 5m
    ₺293–407

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Muratlitrain train Re
    5h 2m
    ₺323–442

  4. Drive 165.4 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to East Thracecar car 165.4 km
    2h 9m
    ₺927–1,339

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  • Distance: 169 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and East Thrace, Turkey?

Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Muratli every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺190–270 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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