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How to get fromThessaloníki to Istanbul (State)by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thessaloníki 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 8m
    ₺5,094–11,194
  2. Bus via Thessaloniki

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

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    8h 36m
    ₺2,879–4,286
  4. Drive 588.5 km

    1. Drive from Thessaloníki to Istanbulcar car 588.5 km
    6h 23m
    ₺5,895–8,515
  5. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbulbus bus
    10h 16m
    ₺2,694–4,856

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,830Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thessaloníki, Greece and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

Arda Tur operates a bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺2,800–4,300 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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