The cheapest and fastest buses from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli 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 Istanbul for Alexandroupoli on Fri, Nov 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 7 h 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €88.
Distance: 259 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €203 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Istanbul to Alexandroupoli bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Alexandroupoli buses for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6170350 | 9:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h30 | 2:30 PM Alexandroupoli, Vasileos Alexandrou / Dim. Karaoli (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Βασιλέως Αλεξάνδρου / Δημ. Καραολή) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h40 | 7:10 PM Alexandroupoli, Vasileos Alexandrou / Dim. Karaoli (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Βασιλέως Αλεξάνδρου / Δημ. Καραολή) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 7h00 | 12:00 AM Alexandroupoli, Vasileos Alexandrou / Dim. Karaoli (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Βασιλέως Αλεξάνδρου / Δημ. Καραολή) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6226168 | 7:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h15 | 12:15 AM Alexandroupoli, Vasileos Alexandrou / Dim. Karaoli (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Βασιλέως Αλεξάνδρου / Δημ. Καραολή) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
Buses from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 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 4h 15m.
Distance 259 km |
Average bus duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: ArdaTur, Infobus, Alpar Turizm from Istanbul to AlexandroupoliYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Alexandroupoli with ArdaTur, Infobus, Alpar Turizm for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli 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 Alexandroupoli, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Alexandroupoli, El. Venizelou - Yperastikó KTEL (Αλεξανδρούπολη, Ελ. Βενιζέλου - Υπεραστικό ΚΤΕΛ), located 0.1 miles (167 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
- 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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