How much does a bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki cost?

The bus ticket price from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki starts at R 715. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki?

The average travel time between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki is around 9h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 508 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki?

The number of buses from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki?

When taking the bus from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki, you can travel comfortably and safely with Arda Tur, Alpar Turizm, FlixBus.

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

Buses travelling between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki leave from İstanbul or Esenler Otogarı and arrive at Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ, Monastiriou, Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı.

Bus Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki from R 730 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	05:30	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	06:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	01:30	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	23:00	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	06:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	05:30	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	06:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	01:30	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	23:00	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	06:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	05:30	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	06:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	20:45	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	23:00	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	21:00	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	16:30	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	01:30	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	06:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	05:30	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	20:45	O.C.E. Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	21:00	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	05:30	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	06:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	20:45	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	21:00	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	06:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	05:30	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	06:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	20:45	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	23:00	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	21:00	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	06:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	05:30	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	06:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	20:45	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	23:00	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	21:00	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	06:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Esenler Otogarı	10h 30m	05:30	Selanik	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 30m	06:30	Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	20:45	O.C.E. Railway Station	No tags
Bus	23:00	Esenler Otogarı	14h 25m	12:25	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	No tags
Bus	12:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	21:00	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	16:30	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	10h	01:30	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags
Bus	22:00	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	9h 45m	06:45	Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:49 AM +03.

Get from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 715, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

9h 45mAverage duration

506 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Arda Tur

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.6

Arda Tur has received positive feedback for providing clean and comfortable buses, with friendly and helpful staff ensuring a pleasant travel experience. Many users appreciated the punctuality of their services. However, there were mentions of language barriers due to a lack of English information at stops, as well as occasional delays in arrival times.

Arda Tur Istanbul Europe Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

First time i used arda tours for my istanbul holidays.both ways were excellent! Nothing to complain about ! Warm clean buses on time both ways.nice kind drivers! Really enough so to choose them again next time!

Stylianos P.

29 November 2024

Fine. Arda Tur got us where we were going on time and as comfortably as expected. The bus was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Chip K.

13 May 2024

We were nearly two hours late arriving into Thessaloniki but otherwise the trip was safe and smooth with a pleasant driver and assistant.

Sandra H.

3 April 2024

Alpar Turizm

3.5/548 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.3

Passengers have praised the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the quality of service provided on their journeys. The buses are noted for leaving promptly, with drivers who ensure a smooth ride. However, some users mentioned missing amenities like onboard toilets and WiFi that were advertised but not available during their trip.

Alpar Turizm Istanbul Europe Thessaloniki recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the quality of the bus itself, as well as the service provided by the staff of the bus like providing hand sanitizer and water at the start of the travel. Also how they treated the passengers, being quite helpful. Enjoyed that the driver drove quite well throughout all of the journey.

Ignacio R.

25 January 2025

Generally good but would have liked to stop near home some kilometres before the final stop and driver refused.

Rosanne Z.

22 November 2024

The waiting room was perfect. The bus left right on time. The driver was very friendly and drove perfectly.

Sandra A.

18 August 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511 307 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki?

Stops in Istanbul Europe

A - İstanbul

B - Esenler Otogarı

C - Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı

D - Büyükçekmece

E - Atakent

F - Harem

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki cost?
The bus ticket price from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki starts at R 715. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki?
The average travel time between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki is around 9h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 508 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki?
The number of buses from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki?
When taking the bus from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki, you can travel comfortably and safely with Arda Tur, Alpar Turizm, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki?
Buses travelling between Istanbul Europe and Thessaloniki leave from İstanbul or Esenler Otogarı and arrive at Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ, Monastiriou, Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 940

13/11

R 1 027

Today

R 732

15/11

R 730

16/11

R 732

17/11

R 732

18/11

R 732

19/11

R 730

The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of R 730

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 730 to R 1 195 for a bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Thessaloniki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 730, which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually FlixBus, Arda Tur 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.