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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Istanbul to Thessaloniki from various bus operators like Arda Tur or Alpar Turizm for the next days.

today

$42

tomorrow

$54

Friday

Saturday

$41

Sunday

Monday

$41

Tuesday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	9h 30m	8:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	5:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Alpar Turizm	12h 0m	8:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Sintribani Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 8:00:00 PM to Sintribani Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Arda Tur	8h 45m	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:45 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 12:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Arda Tur	9h 0m	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 12:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Arda Tur	9h 0m	4:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	1:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 4:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	9h 0m	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 12:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Arda Tur	9h 0m	4:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	1:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 4:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Arda Tur	8h 45m	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:15 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 9:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Arda Tur	8h 45m	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:45 PM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 12:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Arda Tur	8h 30m	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	9h 30m	8:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	5:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Arda Tur	9h 0m	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	9:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 12:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Arda Tur	9h 0m	4:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	1:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Arda Tur	8h 45m	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	6:15 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	9h 30m	8:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	5:30 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/14/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Alpar Turizm	12h 0m	8:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Sintribani Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/14/2026 8:00:00 PM to Sintribani Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Arda Tur	9h 0m	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	9:00 PM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/14/2026 12:00:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Arda Tur	8h 45m	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	6:15 AM	Thessaloniki	Makedonia Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/14/2026 9:30:00 PM to Makedonia Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Arda Tur	8h 30m	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	6:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Central Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/14/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Alpar Turizm	12h 0m	8:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	8:00 AM	Thessaloniki	Sintribani Bus Station		Economy	$47	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 PM to Sintribani Bus Station, Thessaloniki (Greece) arriving at 9/16/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $40 on 9/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Istanbul and Thessaloniki

See here how frequent the connections between Istanbul and Thessaloniki are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Istanbul to Thessaloniki. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Istanbul and Thessaloniki.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 17 buses from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Thessaloniki, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Compare all providers like Arda Tur and Alpar Turizm that travel 6 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:00 PM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	316.5 miles
Bus Companies	Arda Tur and Alpar Turizm

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Istanbul for Thessaloniki: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$46

Thursday 09/10

$40

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$41

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$41

Tuesday 09/15

$46

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$52

Friday 09/18

$40

Saturday 09/19

$40

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$63

Tuesday 09/22

$45

Wednesday 09/23

$41

Thursday 09/24

$52

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$51

Sunday 09/27

$63

Monday 09/28

$52

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$40

Thursday 10/01

$51

Friday 10/02

$40

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $40, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, with $41. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Istanbul to Thessaloniki are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

These are the most booked bus companies between Istanbul to Thessaloniki from our users.

Arda Tur from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Istanbul to Thessaloniki:

Cheapest Price	$50
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:00 PM
Last Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

Alpar Turizm from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Here you will find the key facts about the Alpar Turizm bus route Istanbul to Thessaloniki:

Cheapest Price	$41
Fastest Bus	9h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Istanbul - Thessaloniki

Giovanni Lombardo, 1/13/2026

A driver name XXX was very empathic, and we had a good conversation about the world in the time before departure and during the stop at the border. Bus was comfortable, with wi-fi, and clean.

Zehra Çimen DOLUNAY, 1/8/2026

2025Kasim son haftalari yunanistan gidis donuş Dedegaça gittim.Yolculugum konforlu,güvenli,gümrükten hızlı gecıs olunca tekrardan Aralik 2025 tarihi gene Esenler istanbul dan Selanik gidis ve dönüs ya ... 2025Kasim son haftalari yunanistan gidis donuş Dedegaça gittim.Yolculugum konforlu,güvenli,gümrükten hızlı gecıs olunca tekrardan Aralik 2025 tarihi gene Esenler istanbul dan Selanik gidis ve dönüs yaptim Arda Turla.Esenler den Istanbuldan yaptigim bu yolculuklardan Cok Memnun kaldim.Otobus gercekten cok rahat,temiz rahat uyudum.Gereksiz molalar yok.zamaninda ulasim.Ciftcilerin grevi ve tur otobuslerinin yogunluguna ragmen cok rahat ve hızlı gectim sınırdan.Söförler ekip gercekten profosyonel,saglikli,guleryuzlu.Tekbasina seyahat eden 1 bayan olarak endiselerim vardi ancak kendimi rahat ve guvende h8ssettim.4 seferyaptim hepside oldukca iyidi.Dilerim boyle iyi kalir bu şirket.Beni saglikla ulastiran söförlerlere tesekkur ederim.Aklimda Mehmet pehlivan soforun ismi kaldi.Selanikten donerken butun yolculara cok yardimci oldu.cok tesekkur ediyorum

cristiano mariani, 11/3/2025

Arda Tur is a cheap option you might consider if you don’t have any other choice. The lounge at the Istanbul bus station is not a good example of cleanliness, but to be fair, other bus services there ... Arda Tur is a cheap option you might consider if you don’t have any other choice. The lounge at the Istanbul bus station is not a good example of cleanliness, but to be fair, other bus services there seem to follow similar standards. The service was not very organized — they moved us from one bus to another to make room for some boxes they were transporting along with passengers. Because of that, a couple traveling to Greece lost their luggage. I hope they have found it or been refunded. The drivers don’t speak English, which is understandable for domestic travel within Turkey, but for international transfers, I believe at least a minimal level of English is necessary — and training drivers for that wouldn’t cost much. There were very few rest stops for passengers, though there were a few extra stops for the driver, such as when he needed to leave a bottle in his car. Also, drivers smoke and use their mobile phones while driving — sometimes both at the same time. It’s unclear what the company does about this, despite having a camera installed in front of the driver’s seat. A Turkish mystery indeed

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Thessaloniki

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Istanbul and Thessaloniki.

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Central Bus Station

Monastiriou 63

Makedonia Bus Station

Station Makedonia

Port

Aristotle Square

Sintribani Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Istanbul to Thessaloniki? Or which bus companies serve the route Istanbul to Thessaloniki? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Istanbul to Thessaloniki bus

How much does a Istanbul Thessaloniki bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 9h 30m to reach Thessaloniki. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $54. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Thessaloniki.

On average, how many connections are available from Istanbul to Thessaloniki each day?

Every day, the Istanbul to Thessaloniki bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Istanbul to Thessaloniki take?

The fastest bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is offered by Arda Tur and takes 8h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

The earliest bus arriving in Thessaloniki from Istanbul starts at 12:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

The latest bus trip departing from Istanbul for Thessaloniki starts at 8:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Istanbul Thessaloniki route?

When traveling by bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, passengers can travel with Arda Tur and Alpar Turizm. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Thessaloniki?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Thessaloniki by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Arda Tur and Alpar Turizm.

What can I take with me on the Istanbul to Thessaloniki bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Istanbul Thessaloniki bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Istanbul Thessaloniki bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Istanbul and to Thessaloniki

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Istanbul and to Thessaloniki. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!