There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Kozáni 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 via Kavála
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kavala to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozanibus
12h 42mDrive 707.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Istanbul to Kozánicar 707.6 km
7h 32m€136–197Fly, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane IST - SKG
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozanibus
8h 20mBus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozanibus
12h 45mBus #2
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozanibus
12h 45m
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kozáni is to drive which costs €130 - €200 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kozáni is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs €130 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Kozáni. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Kozani via Kavala and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Istanbul and Kozáni is 905 km. The road distance is 707.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kozáni without a car is to bus via Kavála which takes 12h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Istanbul to Kozáni, including transfers.
Istanbul to Kozáni bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Kozáni bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Kavala Central Bus Station.
Kozáni is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:53 AM in Istanbul and 6:53 AM in Kozáni.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kozáni is 708 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Istanbul to Kozáni.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kozáni, Greece?
You can take a bus from Istanbul to Kozani via Kavala and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 12h 42m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–220
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–220
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Istanbul to Kavala Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–80
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- +30 2510.222294
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelkavalas.gr
Bus from Kavala to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Schedules at
- ktelkavalas.gr
- Phone
- +30 2461034454
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelkozanis.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- ktelkozanis.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- ktelkozanis.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- ktelkozanis.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- ktelkozanis.gr
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €89
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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