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How to get fromThessaloníki to Istanbul Otogarby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Otogar by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    8h 20m
    ₺1,500–2,300
  2. Drive 583.6 km

    1. Drive from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Otogarcar car 583.6 km
    6h 19m
    ₺5,865–8,472
  3. Fly, Metro

    1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SKG - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain train
    3. Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain train
    5h 27m
    ₺5,138–11,238
  4. Bus via Alexandroupoli

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Alexandroupolibus bus Express
    2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    11h 15m
    ₺1,952–3,687

Thessaloníki to Istanbul Otogar by bus

Calendar52Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,500Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thessaloníki, Greece and Istanbul Otogar, 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. Four other operators also service this route.

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