There are 6 ways to get from Edirne to Istanbul by bus, train, night train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Edrine to Istanbul Otogaribus
3h 42m₺759–1,306Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Edirne to İstanbul234.5 km
2h 52m₺304Train
- Take the train from Edirne to Halkalitrain 12504
6h 7m₺349–539Night train
- Take the night train from Edirne to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
5h 8m₺347–548Drive 234.5 km
- Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar 234.5 km
2h 10m₺1,183–1,709Train via Ispartakule
- Take the train from Edirne to Ispartakuletrain
6h 46m₺327–482
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edirne to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 304 ₺ and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Edirne to Istanbul is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
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 7m.
The distance between Edirne and Istanbul is 234 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 3h 42m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Edirne to Istanbul, including transfers.
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 3h 42m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 340 ₺ - 550 ₺ and takes 6h 7m.
Edirne to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edirne to Istanbul is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Edirne to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Edirne, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Edrine to Istanbul Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺500–972 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Villa Seyahat also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Edirne to Halkali once daily. Tickets cost ₺320–500 and the journey takes 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Edirne to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺320–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Edirne to Ispartakule
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺280–450
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Edirne to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺310–510
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺310–440
- 1st Class
- ₺450–510
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Edrine to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺500–972
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺500–600
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- bilgi@villaseyahat.com
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Edrine to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Edirne to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺304
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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