Istanbul to Thessaloniki by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Thessaloniki by bus takes about 20h 40m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 20m.
Recommended route
$120
20h 40m·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
- 1busIstanbul → Bursa
FlixBus - 2busBursa → BayrampaşaFlixBus
- 3busBayrampaşa → SofiaFlixBus
- 4busSofia → ThessalonikiFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | $120 | 20h 40m | 3 transfers |
| Recommended | $95 | 1h 20m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Thessaloniki take by bus?
About 20h 40m, 3 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
The best price in our latest check was €105. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 20m. It is cheaper too, at €296.
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