There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border by bus, 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 Istanbul to Vama Kapikulebus
4h 26m$14–24Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to Kapikulenighttrain Bosphor Express
6h 31m$9–14Drive 255.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Greece–Turkey bordercar 255.6 km
2h 33m$54–78Bus via Bayrampaşa
- Take the bus from Bayrampaşa to Kapikulebus
6h 6m$12–15
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border is to night train which costs $8 - $14 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $50 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul and arriving at Vama Kapikule. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kapikule via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Istanbul and Greece–Turkey border is 249 km. The road distance is 255.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $14 - $24.
The bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikule takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs once a week.
Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Vama Kapikule station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Greece–Turkey border, Bulgaria?
Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikule once a week. Tickets cost $14–24 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Kapikule twice a week. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $8–12
- 1st Class
- $11–13
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- autogara@mtc.md
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Bayrampaşa to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $12–15
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kapikule station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Istanbul to Greece–Turkey border.
There are 106+ hotels available in Greece–Turkey border.