Athens to Istanbul by bus

Travelling from Athens to Istanbul by bus takes about 25h 15m, run by ArdaTur. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 35m.

A closer look at the Bus journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare: €89
Total journey: 25h 15m
Change: 1 transfer
Operator: ArdaTur

The journey, step by step

1
Athens to HaskovoArdaTur17h
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Haskovo
2
Haskovo to IstanbulArdaTur6h 45m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time25h 15m

Before you travel

Where does the bus leave from?

This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.

Seats and the service

Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.

Baggage and ticket conditions

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Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other ways to travel

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Flight	€54Older observation	1h 35mFlight only	See Flight details

Flight€54Older observation
1h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

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