How far is Thessaloniki from Istanbul Europe?

Thessaloniki and Istanbul Europe are 315 miles (508 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe leave from Κ. Τ. Ε. Λ and arrive at İstanbul. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Istanbul Europe?

Once in Istanbul Europe, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), Turkish Baths, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and Istanbul Aquarium.

Bus Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	8h 20m	5:50pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	Cheapest
11:59pm	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 1m	9:00am	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	Fastest
8:45am	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 5m	5:50pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
5:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	8:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15am	O.C.E. Railway Station	7h 45m	9:00am	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	CheapestFastest
8:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	8h 20m	5:50pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
8:00pm	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	9h	6:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
5:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	8:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
8:45am	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 5m	5:50pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15am	O.C.E. Railway Station	7h 45m	9:00am	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	CheapestFastest
8:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	8h 20m	5:50pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
8:00pm	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	9h	6:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
5:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	8:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
8:45am	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 5m	5:50pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15am	O.C.E. Railway Station	7h 45m	9:00am	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	CheapestFastest
8:30am	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	8h 20m	5:50pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	No tags
8:00pm	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	9h	6:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
5:30pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	13h 30m	8:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
8:45am	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	8h 5m	5:50pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 45mAverage Duration

314 milesDistance

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.

October 28, 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.

October 9, 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.

June 7, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,208 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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.

September 22, 2023

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

Farheen F.

August 21, 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.

November 1, 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 traveling from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe by bus

How far is Thessaloniki from Istanbul Europe?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe?
What are the best sights and things to do in Istanbul Europe?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/05

$53

11/06

$54

Today

$54

11/08

$54

11/09

$54

11/10

$53

11/11

$54

11/12

$54

The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Europe was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $53

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 $53 to $76 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 $53 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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