How much does a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe cost?

The bus ticket price from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe starts at R 923. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

The average travel time between Thessaloniki and Istanbul Europe is around 8h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 508 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Thessaloniki and Istanbul Europe?

The number of buses from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

When taking the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe, you can travel comfortably and safely with Arda Tur, FlixBus, Simeonidis Tours.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

Buses travelling between Thessaloniki and Istanbul Europe leave from Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ or Monastiriou and arrive at İstanbul, Esenler Otogarı, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı.

Bus Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe from R 867 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:15	O.C.E. Railway Station	7h 45m	09:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	CheapestFastest
08:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	8h 20m	17:50	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
17:30	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	08:00	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
08:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 5m	17:50	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
23:59	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 1m	09:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags

Next departures from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:15	O.C.E. Railway Station	7h 45m	09:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	CheapestFastest
08:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	8h 20m	17:50	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
20:00	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	9h	06:00	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
17:30	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	08:00	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
08:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 5m	17:50	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags

Next departures from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:15	O.C.E. Railway Station	7h 45m	09:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	CheapestFastest
08:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	8h 20m	17:50	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
20:00	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	9h	06:00	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
17:30	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	08:00	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
08:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 5m	17:50	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags

Next departures from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:15	O.C.E. Railway Station	7h 45m	09:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	CheapestFastest
08:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	8h 20m	17:50	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
20:00	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	9h	06:00	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
17:30	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	08:00	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
08:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 5m	17:50	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:37 PM EET.

Get from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 923, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 45mAverage duration

506 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.6

Customers have praised the service for its comfortable and clean coaches, as well as smart and safe drivers. The staff is described as kind and professional. However, some users noted a language barrier with drivers who only spoke Turkish.

Arda Tur Thessaloniki Istanbul Europe recent customer reviews

I am a stranger in the country and was not taken care of at all resulting in me getting off at the wrong station. Why didn't the bus driver help? He knew I was going to Istanbul and the bus was already 2 hours late and it was Istanbul but not the right station. Four hours late is wrong!

Ivan K.

28 October 2025

departure a bit late, 30 minutes, arrival 2 hours late. It is a long trip and the posted times were very optimistic.

Louise L.

9 October 2025

Generally very good - comfortable clean coach, smart and safe drivers. Unfortunately they only spoke Turkish, so I didn't understand what they were saying to us!

Andrew W.

7 June 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511 208 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Simeonidis Tours

4/540 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.5

Customers mentioned that the drivers were friendly, but some found the bus to be dirty. There were extra stops made for picking up and dropping off passengers on random highway exits. However, customs procedures went smoothly. Some customers reported missing amenities like wifi, food, and drinks despite being charged more for the trip.

Simeonidis Tours Thessaloniki Istanbul Europe recent customer reviews

Drivers were friendly. Bus was a bit dirty. We made two extra stops; one to pick someone up (on a random exit off the highway) and one to drop someone off on the side of the highway. Customs went smoothly.

Chris D.

22 September 2023

The trip had to include wifi food and drink and everything was missing and i was charged more

Farheen F.

21 August 2023

the bus drivers were very nice but the younger driver that replaced the main one had crosseded the red traffic light and he was in a very high speed while we were already in Turky. If there was a car crossing from the opposite green light side then definitely a disaster accident could've happend but thanks God there was not. Most of the riders were asleep, it was a bit after 03am then.

Einas M.

1 November 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Istanbul Europe?

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

Stops in Istanbul Europe

A - İstanbul

B - Esenler Otogarı

C - Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı

D - Büyükçekmece

E - Avcılar

F - Atakent

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

How much does a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe cost?
The bus ticket price from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe starts at R 923. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
The average travel time between Thessaloniki and Istanbul Europe is around 8h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 508 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Thessaloniki and Istanbul Europe?
The number of buses from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
When taking the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe, you can travel comfortably and safely with Arda Tur, FlixBus, Simeonidis Tours.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
Buses travelling between Thessaloniki and Istanbul Europe leave from Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ or Monastiriou and arrive at İstanbul, Esenler Otogarı, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/11

R 943

06/11

R 946

Today

R 948

08/11

R 946

09/11

R 946

10/11

R 943

11/11

R 947

12/11

R 946

The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of R 943

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

You can expect to pay from R 943 to R 1 345 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 943, which is on 2025-11-10.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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