There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Edirne by bus, train, night train, or car
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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Edirne bus stationbus FlixBus KK3458A / ...
2h 41m₺667–1,364Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Edirnenighttrain Bosphor Express
5h 54m₺243–377Train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Edirnetrain Re / ...
7h 8m₺393–557Drive 235.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Edirnecar 235.2 km
2h 10m₺1,322–1,910
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to night train which costs 240 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Edirne station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Edirne bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Edirne. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Edirne via Istanbul(Halkali). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
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 2h 41m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Istanbul to Edirne, including transfers.
Istanbul to Edirne bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Edirne train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Halkali) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 390 ₺ - 600 ₺ and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Edirne, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Edirne bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺420–600 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Edirne every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺330–470 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺330–470
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺180–290
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺180–260
- 1st Class
- ₺220–290
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Edirne bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- bilgi@villaseyahat.com
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Edirne bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Edirne bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺750–1,100
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- order@hastur.ru
- Website
- Has Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Edirne bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–700
- Website
- Has Turizm
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Edirne bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Edirne bus 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 121+ hotels available in Edirne.


























