How to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 9h 15m, from €45.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Thessaloniki. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 510 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Thessalonikibus
ArdaTur·9h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
3 ways from Istanbul to Thessaloniki: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Thessaloniki works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, about 9h 15m. In total it's roughly €45 over 9h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Thessaloniki
DepartureIstanbulWho runs Istanbul to Thessaloniki
On this route you travel with ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?+−
The most useful route takes about 9h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Thessaloniki from Istanbul?+−
About 510 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Thessaloniki cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €45. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Thessaloniki?+−
On this route you travel with ArdaTur.
Can you get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 9h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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