Istanbul to Santorini by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Santorini by train takes about 35h 36m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus, SeaJets/Blue Star. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 25m.
Recommended route
$283
35h 36m·3 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Plovdiv
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busPlovdiv → Sofia
FlixBus - 3busSofia → AthensFlixBus
- 4ferryAthens → SantoriniSeaJets/Blue Star
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $283 | 35h 36m | 3 transfers |
| Recommended | $151 | 2h 25m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Santorini by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Santorini take by train?
About 35h 36m, 3 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Santorini?
The best price in our latest check was $283. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Santorini?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus, SeaJets/Blue Star. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h 25m. It is cheaper too, at $151.
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