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How to get fromIstanbul to Selanik Home, Thessalonikiby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Selanik Home, Thessaloniki by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Metro, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane IST - SKG
    5h 16m
    €89–204
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    9h 42m
    €30–45
  3. Drive 590.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Selanik Home, Thessalonikicar car 590.1 km
    6h 13m
    €106–154
  4. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloníkibus bus
    10h 10m
    €45–90

Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Selanik Home, Thessaloniki, Greece?

Arda Tur operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station once daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.

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