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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 4 buses that leave Alexandroupoli for Istanbul on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and flight for Alexandroupoli to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €103.
Distance: 259 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €248 Average price |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 57m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Alexandroupoli to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alexandroupoli to Istanbul buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6326534 | 11:35 AM Alexandroupoli, Vasileos Alexandrou / Dim. Karaoli (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Βασιλέως Αλεξάνδρου / Δημ. Καραολή) | 3h15 | 2:50 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 9:30 PM Alexandroupoli, Vasileos Alexandrou / Dim. Karaoli (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Βασιλέως Αλεξάνδρου / Δημ. Καραολή) | 3h45 | 1:15 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6356111 | 9:59 PM Alexandroupoli, Vasileos Alexandrou / Dim. Karaoli (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Βασιλέως Αλεξάνδρου / Δημ. Καραολή) | 5h01 | 3:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| 0 | 2:40 AM Alexandroupoli, Vasileos Alexandrou / Dim. Karaoli (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Βασιλέως Αλεξάνδρου / Δημ. Καραολή) | 3h20 | 6:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul
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Buses from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 259 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 259 km |
Average bus duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: ArdaTur, Infobus from Alexandroupoli to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Alexandroupoli to Istanbul with ArdaTur, Infobus for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Alexandroupoli, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Alexandroupoli, El. Venizelou - Yperastikó KTEL (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Ελ. Βενιζέλου - Υπεραστικό ΚΤΕΛ), Alexandroupoli, Leof. Dimokratias (Shell) and Alexandroupoli, Vasileos Alexandrou / Dim. Karaoli (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Βασιλέως Αλεξάνδρου / Δημ. Καραολή). When arriving in Istanbul, you can end your route in coach stations like İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1), Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Alexandroupoli, El. Venizelou - Yperastikó KTEL (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Ελ. Βενιζέλου - Υπεραστικό ΚΤΕΛ), which is located around 0.2 miles (379 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1), located 20.1 miles (32.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
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