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Cheap coach tickets from Thessaloniki to Istanbul
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Coach from Thessaloniki to Istanbul: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity coaches per day from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. Travelling by coach from Thessaloniki to Istanbul usually takes around 9 hours and 30 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
- £37.48
- Trips per day
- 5
- Most frequent service
- Arda Tur
- Coach lines
- 3
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Thessaloniki to Istanbul Coach Timetable
There are several coach options that can take you from Thessaloniki to Istanbul:
- Arda Tur: 3 daily coaches from £38
- FlixBus: 1 daily coach from £43
- Simeonidis Tours: 1 daily coach from £37
How much is a coach ticket from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?
Coach tickets for a trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul cost about £38 when you book at the cheapest time, 14 days ahead. Tickets cheaper than £38 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Thessaloniki to Istanbul by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Thessaloniki to Istanbul in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £38 to £41. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 10 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Istanbul this week, coach tickets are available starting at £38.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 14 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £4.36 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?
There are 3 coach lines from Thessaloniki to Istanbul available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, Arda Tur usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arda Tur | 3 | 8h 29m | £38.57 |
| FlixBus | 1 | 13h 30m | £53.64 |
| Simeonidis Tours | 1 | 9h 29m | £37.73 |
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, toilets, complimentary WiFi and power sockets. 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 coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 1 trip 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 toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
Book Simeonidis Tours from Thessaloniki to Istanbul from £37.48. Typically there is one Simeonidis Tours service per day from Thessaloniki to Istanbul and you can expect on average to pay £37.73 for a Simeonidis Tours ticket to Istanbul. In Thessaloniki, Simeonidis Tours departs to Istanbul from Simeonidis Tours Office. In Istanbul, Simeonidis Tours arrives at Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı.
An average trip on Simeonidis Tours from Thessaloniki to Istanbul takes 9 hours and 29 minutes, while the fastest available Simeonidis Tours trip will get you to Istanbul in 9 hours.
At weekends, Simeonidis Tours offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay £37.48 for a single ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Istanbul.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Thessaloniki to Istanbul
There are 5 scheduled coaches that travel from Thessaloniki to Istanbul every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 4 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Trips per day
5
Direct trips
4
The coach takes an average of 9 hours and 30 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.
Distance (mi)
316
Distance (km)
509
The first coach leaves at 0:15 and the last coach leaves at 23:59. To see the times for all coaches from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
12:15am
Latest coach
11:59pm
Because many passengers travel from Thessaloniki to Istanbul at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, travelling mid-week is your best bet.
Most crowded
Monday
Least crowded
Wednesday
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Thessaloniki?
Main departure station: Monastiriou Bus Stop
Coaches to Istanbul leave from 4 stations in Thessaloniki.
All coach stations in Thessaloniki:
- Monastiriou Bus Stop
- Bus Station KTEL
- Simeonidis Tours Office
- Thessaloniki Macedonia
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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