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How to get fromSelanik Home, Thessaloniki to Istanbul (State)by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Selanik Home, Thessaloniki to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SKG - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 7m
    ₺5,096–11,196
  2. Bus via Thessaloniki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    12h 16m
    ₺1,829–2,511
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    8h 54m
    ₺2,859–4,218
  4. Drive 588.8 km

    1. Drive from Selanik Home, Thessaloniki to Istanbulcar car 588.8 km
    6h 23m
    ₺5,925–8,559
  5. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbulbus bus
    10h 27m
    ₺2,732–4,925

Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,853Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Selanik Home, Thessaloniki, Greece and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

Arda Tur operates a bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺2,800–4,200 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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