What is the distance between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki?

The distance between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki is approximately 508 km (315 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki?

Buses departing from İstanbul in Istanbul Europe will take you to Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ in Thessaloniki.

Bus Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	5:30am	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	6:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	8:45pm	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	9:00pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	6:45am	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	5:30am	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	6:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	8:45pm	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	9:00pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	5:30am	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	6:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	8:45pm	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	9:00pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	5:30am	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	6:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	8:45pm	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	9:00pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	5:30am	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	6:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	8:45pm	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	9:00pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	5:30am	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	6:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	8:45pm	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	9:00pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-11-11 +03.

Get from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

10hAverage Duration

504 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Arda Tur has received positive feedback for providing clean and comfortable buses, with friendly and helpful staff ensuring a pleasant travel experience. Many users appreciated the punctuality of their services. However, there were mentions of language barriers due to a lack of English information at stops, as well as occasional delays in arrival times.

Arda Tur Istanbul Europe Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

First time i used arda tours for my istanbul holidays.both ways were excellent! Nothing to complain about ! Warm clean buses on time both ways.nice kind drivers! Really enough so to choose them again next time!

Stylianos P.

November 29, 2024

Fine. Arda Tur got us where we were going on time and as comfortably as expected. The bus was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Chip K.

May 13, 2024

We were nearly two hours late arriving into Thessaloniki but otherwise the trip was safe and smooth with a pleasant driver and assistant.

Sandra H.

April 3, 2024

Alpar Turizm

3.5/548 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.3

Passengers have praised the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the quality of service provided on their journeys. The buses are noted for leaving promptly, with drivers who ensure a smooth ride. However, some users mentioned missing amenities like onboard toilets and WiFi that were advertised but not available during their trip.

Alpar Turizm Istanbul Europe Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the quality of the bus itself, as well as the service provided by the staff of the bus like providing hand sanitizer and water at the start of the travel. Also how they treated the passengers, being quite helpful. Enjoyed that the driver drove quite well throughout all of the journey.

Ignacio R.

January 25, 2025

Generally good but would have liked to stop near home some kilometres before the final stop and driver refused.

Rosanne Z.

November 22, 2024

The waiting room was perfect. The bus left right on time. The driver was very friendly and drove perfectly.

Sandra A.

August 18, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki?

Stops in Istanbul Europe

A - İstanbul

B - Esenler Otogarı

C - Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı

D - Büyükçekmece

E - Atakent

F - Harem

Stops in Thessaloniki

A - Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ

B - Monastiriou

C - Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı

D - Taskou Papageorgiou

E - Michail Kalou 16

F - Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki by bus

What is the distance between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki?
The distance between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki is approximately 508 km (315 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki?
Buses departing from İstanbul in Istanbul Europe will take you to Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ in Thessaloniki.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$91

11-17

$60

Today

$60

11-19

$60

11-20

$60

11-21

$60

11-22

$61

11-23

$60

The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $91 for a bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FlixBus, Arda Tur will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.