What is the cheapest way to get from Corfu to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Corfu to Istanbul is to bus and ferry and bus via Istanbul which costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.500 ₺ and takes 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Corfu to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Corfu to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Corfu and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Corfu to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Corfu and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

How far is it from Corfu to Istanbul?

The distance between Corfu and Istanbul is 814 km.

How do I travel from Corfu to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Corfu to Istanbul without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 16h 1m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Corfu to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Corfu to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Corfu to Istanbul bus from?

Corfu to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kerkyras, depart from Corfu station.

Where does the Corfu to Istanbul bus arrive?

Corfu to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kerkyras, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4380+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Corfu to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Corfu to Istanbul by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, car, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Istanbul (IST)plane CFU - IST
6h 44m
₺5,693–11,718
Bus and ferry, bus via Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Corfu to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbusferry X3
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbulbus
20h
₺3,110–4,486
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Corfu to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbusferry X3
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
16h 1m
₺4,410–6,586
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Corfu to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Igoumenitsa to Istanbulcar
11h 7m
₺8,852–14,902
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus
1. Fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane CFU - AXD
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
9h 40m
₺5,838–12,424
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Corfu to Larissabusferry X4
2. Take the train from Larissa to Thessalonikitrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
16h 9m
₺4,568–6,908
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Corfu to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
2. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
16h 12m
₺4,994–7,585
Flying Dolphin, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandëferry
2. Take the bus from Sarande,Posta Shqiptare to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
22h 44m

Corfu to Istanbul by busferry and bus

7Weekly Services

20hAverage Duration

₺3,110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Corfu to Istanbul.

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Distance: 813.6 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Corfu, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day.

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