There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Edirne by bus, train, night train, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 3h 40m
Cheapest option
Train • 5h 41m
3 alternative options
Night train • 5h 27m
Taxi • 2h 21m
Drive • 2h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to train which costs 95 ₺ - 140 ₺ and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to taxi which takes 2h 21m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 2.800 ₺.
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 5h 41m.
The distance between Istanbul and Edirne is 213 km. The road distance is 230.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Edirne without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs 280 ₺ - 650 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 40m and costs 280 ₺ - 650 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 95 ₺ - 140 ₺ and takes 5h 41m.
Istanbul to Edirne train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Edirne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Edirne is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Istanbul to Edirne.

- Distance: 213 km
- Duration: 3h 40m
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 190 ₺ - 550 ₺ and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkali to Edirne once daily. Tickets cost 85 ₺ - 120 ₺ and the journey takes 4h 9m.

- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Halkali to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85 ₺ - 120 ₺
- Schedules at
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr

- Phone
- +35929311111
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 150 ₺ - 290 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- 150 ₺ - 220 ₺
- 1st Class
- 230 ₺ - 290 ₺

- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Edrine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 190 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- 2.300 ₺ - 2.800 ₺
Online Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 6268080
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Kaya Vip Travel
- Phone
- +90 5321200904
- Website
- kayaviptravel.com
City Transfer Istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 517 00 90
3E Transfer
- Phone
- +90 850 305 3008
- Website
- transfer3e.com
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