There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Edirne by bus, train, night train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to night train which costs 240 ₺ - 430 ₺ and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bayrampaşa and arriving at Edirne. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Edirne. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Edirne via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Istanbul and Edirne is 253 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Edirne without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs 440 ₺ - 650 ₺.
The bus from Bayrampaşa to Edirne takes 3h 39m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Istanbul to Edirne bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Bayrampaşa station.
Istanbul to Edirne train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs 440 ₺ - 650 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 310 ₺ - 550 ₺ and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Edirne, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Bayrampaşa to Edirne twice daily. Tickets cost ₺440–650 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkali to Edirne twice daily. Tickets cost ₺290–460 and the journey takes 5h 33m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkali to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺290–460
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +35929311111
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺220–380
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 1st Class
- ₺300–380
- 2nd Class
- ₺220–310
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Bayrampaşa to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Edirne bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Edirne station.
Istanbul to Edirne train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Edirne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Edirne is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Istanbul to Edirne.
There are 117+ hotels available in Edirne. Prices start at 812 ₺ per night.