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How to get fromIstanbul to Thermopílaiby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Thermopílai by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloníkibus bus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladitrain train Ic
    13h 12m
    €62–137

  2. Drive  862.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Thermopílaicar car 862.8 km
    9h 40m
    €165–238

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane IST - ATH
    2. Take the train from Ska to Molostrain train
    8h 55m
    €89–225

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lamiabus bus
    13h 43m
    €90–118

  5. 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 Molostrain train
    9h 6m
    €174–335

  6. Fly Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane IST - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladitrain train
    9h 38m
    €126–274

  7. 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 Molostrain train
    12h 6m
    €131–253

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,086.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 12m

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

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Lamia once a week. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

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