Bus Xanthi to Istanbul: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Xanthi to Istanbul

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

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tomorrow

$28

Sunday

$28

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$28

Thursday

$28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	6h 0m	3:00 AM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 50m	12:00 PM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	5:50 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Arda Tur	6h 15m	10:00 PM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	4:15 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Alpar Turizm	6h 50m	10:40 PM	Xanthi	Bus Stop	5:30 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Bus Stop, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/25/2026 10:40:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	6h 0m	3:00 AM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 50m	12:00 PM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	5:50 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Arda Tur	6h 15m	10:00 PM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	4:15 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Arda Tur	6h 0m	3:00 AM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
	Arda Tur	5h 50m	12:00 PM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	5:50 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Arda Tur	6h 0m	3:00 AM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
	Arda Tur	5h 50m	12:00 PM	Xanthi	Thermopilon	5:50 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Thermopilon, Xanthi (Greece) at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Xanthi and Istanbul

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Xanthi to Istanbul. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Xanthi and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 5 buses from Xanthi to Istanbul, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Xanthi and Istanbul, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/19/2026 costs just $23, from Arda Tur

Facts about the bus from Xanthi to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Arda Tur and Alpar Turizm that travel 3 times every day by bus from Xanthi to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Xanthi to Istanbul starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	5h 50m
Earliest Bus	3:00 AM
Latest Bus	12:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	213.3 miles
Bus Companies	Arda Tur and Alpar Turizm

Cheapest bus connections from Xanthi to Istanbul

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Xanthi for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$24

Sunday 07/26

$28

Monday 07/27

$28

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$28

Thursday 07/30

$28

Friday 07/31

$24

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$28

Monday 08/03

$24

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$28

Friday 08/07

$28

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$28

Monday 08/10

$28

Tuesday 08/11

$28

Wednesday 08/12

$28

Thursday 08/13

$24

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Xanthi to Istanbul

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

With a price starting from $24, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Xanthi to Istanbul. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Xanthi to Istanbul, with $24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Xanthi to Istanbul

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 Xanthi to Istanbul 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 Xanthi to Istanbul, 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 Xanthi to Istanbul are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Xanthi and Istanbul

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

Bus Stop

Thermopilon

Tours

Platonos 21

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Xanthi to Istanbul

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

FAQs about the Xanthi to Istanbul bus

How much does a Xanthi Istanbul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 6h 0m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $29. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

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

Every day, the Xanthi to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Xanthi to Istanbul is offered by Arda Tur and takes 5h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Xanthi to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Xanthi starts at 3:00 AM. 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 Xanthi to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Xanthi for Istanbul starts at 12:00 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 Xanthi Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Xanthi to Istanbul, 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 Xanthi and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Xanthi and Istanbul 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 Xanthi to Istanbul 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 Xanthi Istanbul 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 Xanthi Istanbul 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 Xanthi to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Xanthi and to Istanbul

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