There are 5 ways to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul 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 Thessaloníki
best- Take the bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Squarebus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
12h 59m₺5,857–7,457Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Squarebus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Otogaribus
16h 20m₺4,757–5,557Drive 812.7 km
- Drive from Meteora (Station) to Istanbulcar 812.7 km
8h 37m₺8,130–11,742Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Squarebus
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKG - IST
8h 42m₺8,150–14,250Bus
- Take the bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Squarebus
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbulbus
14h 35m₺5,657–7,857
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.700 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul is to drive which takes 8h 37m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Meteora and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Meteora (Station) and Istanbul is 909 km. The road distance is 812.7 km.
The best way to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 12h 59m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Meteora (Station) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Ammon Express, depart from Meteora station.
Meteora (Station) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Ammon Express, arrive at Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meteora (Station) to Istanbul is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul.
There are 4396+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Meteora (Station), Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Meteora to Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square, Venizelou, Thessaloniki New Station, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop in around 12h 59m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–21,000
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–11,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–21,000
- Phone
- +30 2310 500225
- [email protected]
- Website
- ammonexpress.gr
Bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,057
- Schedules at
- ammonexpress.gr
Bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,057
- Schedules at
- ammonexpress.gr
Bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,057
- Schedules at
- ammonexpress.gr
Bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,057
- Schedules at
- ammonexpress.gr
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–4,400
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,500
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, Getting around the Cyclades, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.















