Istanbul to Thessaloniki by ferry
Travelling from Istanbul to Thessaloniki by ferry takes about 30h 40m, run by İDO, FlixBus. The fastest option on this route is flight, bus, at 13h 25m.
Recent best price
€110
30h 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
- 1ferryIstanbul → Bursa
İDO - 2busBursa → Bayrampaşa
FlixBus - 3busBayrampaşa → SofiaFlixBus
- 4busSofia → ThessalonikiFlixBus
ferry or flight, bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| ferry | €110 | 30h 40m | 3 transfers |
| Recommended | €79 | 13h 25m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki by ferry: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Thessaloniki take by ferry?
About 30h 40m, 3 transfers.
How much is a ferry ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
The best price in our latest check was €110. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the ferry from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
İDO, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the ferry or the flight, bus better?
The flight, bus is faster at 13h 25m. The ferry wins on price.
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