There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Edirne by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Edrinebus
3h 42m₺747–1,267Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkali to Edirnetrain 12503
7h 12m₺319–504Night train
- Take the night train from Halkali to Edirnenighttrain Bosphor Express
6h 1m₺339–544Drive 235.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Edirnecar 235.2 km
2h 12m₺1,191–1,721Bus, night train
- Take the bus from Langa Davutpaşa to Halkalı Marmaraybus Bn1
- Take the night train from Halkali to Edirnenighttrain Bosphor Express
6h 16m₺350–540
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to train which costs 310 ₺ - 550 ₺ and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
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 12m.
The distance between Istanbul and Edirne is 235 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 42m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Istanbul to Edirne, including transfers.
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 42m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 310 ₺ - 550 ₺ and takes 7h 12m.
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 12m to drive from Istanbul to Edirne.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Edirne, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Edrine 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺500–978 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Villa Seyahat also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkali to Edirne once 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺290–460
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- 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 Istanbul Otogari to Edrine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺500–978
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺500–600
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- bilgi@villaseyahat.com
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Edrine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Langa Davutpaşa to Halkalı Marmaray
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
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