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!
5 out of 5 stars
Stylianos P.
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.
5 out of 5 stars
Chip K.
We were nearly two hours late arriving into Thessaloniki but otherwise the trip was safe and smooth with a pleasant driver and assistant.
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.
5 out of 5 stars
Ignacio R.
Generally good but would have liked to stop near home some kilometres before the final stop and driver refused.
4 out of 5 stars
Rosanne Z.
The waiting room was perfect. The bus left right on time. The driver was very friendly and drove perfectly.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki by bus
What is the distance between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki?
Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki are 315 miles (508 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki?
If you're headed to Thessaloniki from Istanbul Europe, chances are that your bus will depart from İstanbul and arrive at Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
What are the best sights and things to do in Thessaloniki?
Once in Thessaloniki, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Arch of Galerius (Kamara), Aristotelous Square, Saint Dimitrios Church, Agia Sophia Church and Ladadika Quarter.
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The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $42
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You can expect to pay from $42 to $63 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 $42 which is on 2025-11-23.
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The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $42