Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
507 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 1 buses that leave Istanbul for Thessaloniki on Tue, Jun 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 24 the direct buses cover the 507 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest buses will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg.
Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €184 Average price |
12h 45m Average duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 10h00 | 3:00 AM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 314 miles (506 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 20:00 |
Travel to Thessaloniki from Istanbul from $45 (€37) with Omio’s bus partners Arda Tur, Infobus and Eurolines Deutschland! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Bus information from Istanbul to Thessaloniki with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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