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

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Édessa by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Edessatrain train Re
    12h 12m
    €110–114

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Edessabus bus
    12h 30m
    €37–48

  3. Drive  666.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Édessacar car 666.1 km
    7h 17m
    €124–178

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane IST - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Edessatrain train
    8h 2m
    €102–236

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Edessabus bus
    12h 30m
    €98

  6. Bus, train via Istanbul Otogari

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Thessalonikibus bus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Edessatrain train Re
    14h 27m
    €40–57

Istanbul to Édessa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 894.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Edessa via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 12h 30m.

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