Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
11 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
507 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Istanbul will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 2 buses that leave Thessaloniki for Istanbul on Sat, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 507 km distance in an average of 11 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 13 h 30 m 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €98.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €152 Average price |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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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![]() | 2:30 PM Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) | 13h30 | 4:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη) | 10h00 | 3:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. |
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Distance 314 miles (506 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Arda Tur, Infobus and Eurolines Deutschland buses will get you from Thessaloniki to Istanbul from $46 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Thessaloniki to Istanbul bus information with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
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