There are 6 ways to get from Edirne to Istanbul by bus, train, night train, car, or rideshare
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Edirne to Esenler Otogarbus
4h₺1,060–1,507Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Edirne to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
5h 1m₺238–360Train
- Take the train from Edirne to Halkalıtrain
6h 16m₺390–542Drive 234.5 km
- Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar 234.5 km
2h 9m₺1,291–1,865Train via Edirne
- Take the train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)train 12504 / ...
6h 21m₺404–561Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Edirne to İstanbul234.5 km
2h 52m₺324
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edirne to Istanbul is to night train which costs 230 ₺ - 360 ₺ and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Edirne to Istanbul is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.900 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Edirne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Edirne and arriving at Esenler Otogar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Edirne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Edirne and arriving at Yenikapi via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Edirne and Istanbul is 249 km. The road distance is 234.5 km.
The best way to get from Edirne to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Edirne to Istanbul, including transfers.
Edirne to Istanbul bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, depart from Edirne station.
Edirne to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Edirne station.
The best way to get from Edirne to Istanbul is to bus which takes 4h and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 390 ₺ - 550 ₺ and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Edirne, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Villa Seyahat operates a bus from Edirne to Esenler Otogar every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 49m. Metro Turizm also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Edirne to Halkalı twice daily. Tickets cost ₺360–500 and the journey takes 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Edirne to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺360–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺360–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Edirne to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺170–270
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺170–250
- 1st Class
- ₺210–270
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- bilgi@villaseyahat.com
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Edirne to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺800–1,200
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Edirne to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺324
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Edirne to Istanbul bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, arrive at Esenler Otogar station.
Edirne to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edirne to Istanbul is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Edirne to Istanbul.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edirne and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.