There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Larissa by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)IST - SKG
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Larissa
5h 38m€115–244Bus, train via Istanbul Otogari
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Thessaloniki
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to LarissaRe / ...
14h 29m€26–33Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Larissa
11h 30m€70–95Drive 739.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Larissa739.7 km
7h 40m€135–195Fly to Athens International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)IST - ATH
- Take the train from Athens to Larissa
8h€89–231Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationArda - Tur
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to LarissaRe / ...
12h 14m€51–70
Istanbul to Larissa by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Larissa is to bus and train via Istanbul Otogari which costs €25 - €35 and takes 14h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Larissa is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €110 - €250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul and arriving at Larissa. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Istanbul and Larissa is 713 km. The road distance is 739.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Larissa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs €70 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Istanbul to Larissa, including transfers.
Istanbul to Larissa bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Larissa bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Larissa station.
Larissa is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:30 PM in Istanbul and 1:30 PM in Larissa.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Larissa is 740 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Istanbul to Larissa.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Larissa, Greece?
Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Larissa once a week. Tickets cost €70–95 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–200
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Thessaloniki to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Istanbul to Larissa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70–95
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–22
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- €17–22
Want to know more about travelling around Greece
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Getting around the Cyclades
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 255+ hotels available in Larissa.