Istanbul to Thessaloniki by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Thessaloniki by train takes about 25h 35m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, bus, at 8h 45m.
Recommended route
$166
25h 35m·1 transfer
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 → Veliko Tarnovo
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busVeliko Tarnovo → Thessaloniki
FlixBus
train or flight, bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $166 | 25h 35m | 1 transfer |
| Recommended | $109 | 8h 45m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Thessaloniki take by train?
About 25h 35m, 1 transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
The best price in our latest check was $166. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight, bus better?
The flight, bus is faster at 8h 45m. It is cheaper too, at $109.
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