How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe start at R 636. The average price for this route is around R 939. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 504 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Arda Tur .

Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur , FlixBus , Simeonidis Tours .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Simeonidis Tours , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Simeonidis Tours , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Simeonidis Tours , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe from R 636 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe on 19 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
luks-tempo	Bus	20:00	Selanik	8h 30m	05:30	luks-tempo	Cheapest
	Bus	00:15	Railway Station	7h 45m	09:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	Fastest
	Bus	08:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	8h 20m	17:50	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	9h	06:00	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
	Bus	17:30	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	08:00	Esenler Otogarı	No tags

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Get from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 636, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

8h 20mAverage duration

504 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Istanbul Europe?

Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
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B
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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C
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece
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D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece
E
Michail Kalou 16
Michail Kalou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece
F
Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece

Stops in Istanbul Europe

A
İstanbul
Altıntepsi, O-3, 34220 , Esenler/İstanbul, , Turkey
B
Esenler Otogarı
Esenler Otogarı, 34035 Bayrampaşa / İstanbul, Turkey
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C
Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
Güzeltepe, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı İstanbul, Türkiye, 34060 Eyüp, Turkey
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D
Büyükçekmece
Fatih Mahallesi, Rıza Küçükoğlupaşa Cd., 34500 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Turkey
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E
Esenler Otogarı
Esenler Otogarı, Altıntepsi, 34035 Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye
F
Esenler Otogar
Altıntepsi, Esenler Otogarı No:25, 34035 Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye

Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5262 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.7

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

3.5/512 219 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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

TR bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe start at R 636. The average price for this route is around R 939. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
The average bus journey time from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 504 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, FlixBus, Simeonidis Tours.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Simeonidis Tours, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Simeonidis Tours, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Simeonidis Tours, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/02

R 901

16/02

R 900

Today

R 702

18/02

R 704

19/02

R 702

20/02

R 702

21/02

R 702

22/02

R 702

The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe was searched and found on 17 Feb 2026 with a price of R 702

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 702 to R 1 187 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 702, which is on 2026-02-19.

Usually FlixBus, Simeonidis Tours 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.