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Coach from Thessaloniki to Istanbul: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. Traveling by coach from Thessaloniki to Istanbul usually takes around 9 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest Arda Tur coach can make the trip in 7 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 316 mi (509 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £40.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Arda Tur |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Thessaloniki to Istanbul that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Arda Tur usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
Arda Tur is a Bulgarian intercity coach company serving a large number of cities in Bulgaria as well as destinations across Europe, like Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany. Onboard, you’ll find extra legroom, air conditioning, restrooms, complimentary WiFi and power outlets. There are also snacks and drinks available for purchase as well.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 1 trips from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, and usually makes the trip in about 13 hours and 30 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Thessaloniki to Istanbul
The coach takes an average of 9 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 316 miles from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. However, the fastest coach only takes 7 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 17:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Thessaloniki?
Main departure station: Bus Station KTEL
Coaches to Istanbul leave from 3 stations in Thessaloniki.
All coach stations in Thessaloniki:
Bus Station KTEL
Thessaloniki Macedonia
Monastiriou Bus Stop
Where does the coach arrive in Istanbul?
Main arrival station: Istanbul Esenler Otogari
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Istanbul.
Coach stations in Istanbul:
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı
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