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How to get fromMetéora to Istanbulby taxi, train, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train, line 2202 train, fly to Istanbul, Metro

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    1. Take the taxi from Metéora to Sfendalitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Sfendali to Skatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ska to Koropitrain train
    4. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    5. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    6h 33m
    ₺5,171–12,196

  2. Train, bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the train from Oinoi to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    15h 28m
    ₺7,634–8,569

  3. Drive  1,021.4 km

    1. Drive from Metéora to Istanbulcar car 1,021.4 km
    11h 50m
    ₺10,493–15,157

  4. Taxi, train, line 2202 train, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Take the taxi from Metéora to Sfendalitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Sfendali to Skatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ska to Koropitrain train
    4. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATH - SAW
    5. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    6. Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain train
    6h 45m
    ₺9,374–18,219

  5. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane ATH - AXD
    2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    8h 24m
    ₺7,087–14,062

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sfendali to Athenstrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    17h 16m
    ₺5,664–8,039

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,073Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 673.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Metéora to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to Sfendali, take the train to Ska, take the line 2202 train to Koropi, walk to Koropí, take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Metéora to Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Sfendali, Oinoi, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop in around 15h 28m.

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