There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Edirne by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy to Edirnebus
5h 23m₺1,238–2,018Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to Edirnenighttrain Bosphor Express
5h 54m₺243–367Train
- 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₺1,307–1,888
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to night train which costs 240 ₺ - 370 ₺ and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.900 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Edirne. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Edirne via İstanbul Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
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 269 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 5h 23m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Istanbul to Edirne, including transfers.
Istanbul to Edirne bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, depart from İstanbul Alibeyköy 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 5h 23m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 390 ₺ - 600 ₺ and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Edirne, Turkey?
Villa Seyahat operates a bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy to Edirne every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 57m. Metro Turizm also services this route 3 times a day. 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
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺330–470
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺180–280
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺180–250
- 1st Class
- ₺220–280
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- bilgi@villaseyahat.com
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺800–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Edirne bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, 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.
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