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 which costs 2.000 ₺ - 4.200 ₺ and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Corfu to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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 817 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 2.000 ₺ - 4.200 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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.

What is the time difference between Corfu and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Corfu. It is currently 1:25 PM in Corfu and 2:25 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Corfu to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Corfu to Istanbul by plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, car, ferry, or train

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, bus
best
1. Fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Istanbul (IST)CFU - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 41m
₺4,290–10,985
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Corfu to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus StationX3
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda-Tur
16h 1m
₺2,040–4,167
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Corfu to Port of Igoumenitsa
2. Drive from Port of Igoumenitsa to Istanbul
11h 5m
₺8,323–12,328
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus
1. Fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)CFU - AXD
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
8h 59m
₺6,422–10,957
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Corfu to Port of Igoumenitsa
2. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
16h 12m
₺3,221–7,264
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Corfu to LarissaX4
2. Take the train from Larissa to ThessalonikiRe / ...
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
16h 33m
₺2,182–4,424
Flying Dolphin, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
2. Take the bus from Sarandë to Gjirokastër
3. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Korçë
4. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbul
19h

Corfu to Istanbul by busferry and bus

7Weekly Services

16h 1mAverage Duration

₺2,040Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Corfu to Istanbul.

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Distance: 816.8 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Corfu to Istanbul. However, you can take the line 15 bus to Corfu Airport, walk to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Corfu to Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 16h 1m.

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