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How to get fromIstanbul to Thessaloniki Bus Stationby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Bus Station 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 30m
    €89–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    10h
    €28–40

  3. Bus via Thessaloniki

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessalonikibus bus Simeonidis
    9h 25m
    €45–80

  4. Drive 590.7 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Bus Stationcar car 590.7 km
    6h 14m
    €107–155

  5. Bus via Kavála

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kavala to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus Express
    11h 20m
    €60–96

Istanbul to Thessaloniki Bus Station by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Thessaloniki Bus Station, Greece?

Simeonidis Tours operates a bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h.

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