What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Meteora?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Meteora is to bus via Thessaloníki which costs €45 - €70 and takes 15h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Meteora?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Meteora is to drive which takes 8h 50m and costs €140 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Meteora?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Meteora. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Kalampáka via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Trikala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Meteora?

The distance between Istanbul and Meteora is 981 km. The road distance is 814.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Meteora without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Meteora without a car is to bus which takes 14h 56m and costs €80 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Meteora?

It takes approximately 14h 56m to get from Istanbul to Meteora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Meteora bus from?

Istanbul to Meteora bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Meteora bus arrive?

Istanbul to Meteora bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Meteora?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Meteora is 814 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Istanbul to Meteora.

Where can I stay near Meteora?

There are 939+ hotels available in Meteora.

Istanbul to Meteora - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Meteora by bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Larissabus
2. Take the bus from Larissa to Trikalabus
14h 56m
€83–113
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Trikalabus
15h 53m
€49–69
Drive 814.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Meteoracar 814.1 km
8h 50m
€149–216
Fly Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane IST - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Trikalabus
10h 28m
€96–181
Bus via Thessaloníki #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Thessalonikibus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square to Meteorabus
17h 44m
€75–79
Fly Istanbul to Ioannina National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane IST - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Trikalabus
12h 15m
€119–282
Fly Istanbul to Athens International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
2. Take the train from Athens to Paleofarsalostrain
3. Take the bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambakabus
12h 48m
€70–169
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Airport Bus, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SAW - TIA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tirana, Airport to Fiershuttle
3. Take the bus from Fier to Gjirokastërbus
4. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Kalampákabus
14h 1m

Istanbul to Meteora by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 53mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 981.4 km
Duration: 14h 56m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Meteora, Greece?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Kalampáka via Larissa, Larissa, and Trikala in around 14h 56m.

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