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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
$43
tomorrow
$43
Tuesday
$43
Wednesday
$43
Thursday
$43
Friday
$43
Saturday
$46

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Alpar Turizm 10h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 5:30 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Basic $43
Arda Tur 10h 0m 12:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 9:00 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $52
Arda Tur 10h 0m 4:30 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 1:30 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $52
Arda Tur 9h 45m 10:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $52

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Alpar Turizm 10h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 5:30 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Basic $43
Arda Tur 10h 0m 12:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 9:00 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $52
Arda Tur 9h 45m 10:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $52
Arda Tur 9h 30m 10:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 6:30 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Basic $52

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Alpar Turizm 10h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 5:30 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Basic $43
Arda Tur 9h 45m 12:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 8:45 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $53
Arda Tur 9h 30m 10:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 6:30 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $53
Arda Tur 10h 0m 12:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 9:00 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Economy $53

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Alpar Turizm 10h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 5:30 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Basic $43
Alpar Turizm 12h 0m 8:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 7:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $46
Arda Tur 10h 0m 12:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 9:00 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $49
Arda Tur 9h 45m 10:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $49
Arda Tur 9h 45m 12:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 8:45 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $55

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Alpar Turizm 10h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 5:30 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Basic $43
Arda Tur 10h 0m 12:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 9:00 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Economy $54
Arda Tur 9h 45m 10:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 6:45 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Economy $54
Arda Tur 9h 45m 12:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 8:45 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $54

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Alpar Turizm 10h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 5:30 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Basic $43
Arda Tur 9h 45m 12:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 8:45 PM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Basic $53
Arda Tur 9h 45m 4:30 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 1:15 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Basic $53
Arda Tur 10h 0m 12:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 9:00 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $53

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

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 7:00 AM Thessaloniki Central Bus Station  Economy $46
Arda Tur 10h 0m 12:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 9:00 PM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $52
Arda Tur 10h 0m 4:30 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 1:30 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $52
Arda Tur 9h 45m 10:00 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 6:45 AM Thessaloniki Makedonia Bus Station  Basic $52

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $41 on 3/2/2026. 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Istanbul to Thessaloniki. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Istanbul and Thessaloniki.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 buses from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Thessaloniki, with 35 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Compare all providers like Arda Tur and Alpar Turizm that travel 10 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki starting from $41!

Cheapest Bus $41
Fastest Bus 8h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:00 PM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 316.5 miles
Bus Companies Arda Tur and Alpar Turizm

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Every day, 10 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 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/08
$43
Monday 02/09
$48
Tuesday 02/10
$92
Wednesday 02/11
$53
Thursday 02/12
$43
Friday 02/13
$43
Saturday 02/14
$46
Sunday 02/15
$53
Monday 02/16
Tuesday 02/17
Wednesday 02/18
$47
Thursday 02/19
Friday 02/20
$46
Saturday 02/21
$53
Sunday 02/22
$43
Monday 02/23
$43
Tuesday 02/24
$43
Wednesday 02/25
$49
Thursday 02/26
$49
Friday 02/27
$41
Saturday 02/28
$42
Sunday 03/01
$43
Monday 03/02
$41
Tuesday 03/03
$53
Wednesday 03/04
Thursday 03/05
$92
Friday 03/06
$43
Saturday 03/07

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 $41, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, with $43. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

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

Arda Tur

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

Cheapest Price $49
Fastest Bus 8h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:00 PM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 2/7/2026

Alpar Turizm from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Alpar Turizm

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

Cheapest Price $43
Fastest Bus 9h 30m
Earliest Bus 8:00 PM
Last Bus 8:00 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 2/7/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Istanbul - Thessaloniki

Arda Tur
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.

Arda Tur
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
Arda Tur
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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Istanbul to Thessaloniki? Compare all modes of transports from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.

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 $41 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 $41 and $92. 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 10 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 $55. 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 10:00 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Istanbul and Thessaloniki. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

Prices and availability for 10 trips between Istanbul and Thessaloniki change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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