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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Meteora is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 14h 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 40m 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 Esenler Otogari and arriving at Kalampáka via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Trikala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Meteora?

The distance between Istanbul and Meteora is 913 km. The road distance is 816.4 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 53m and costs €55 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 14h 53m 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 Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Where does the Istanbul to Meteora bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Meteora?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Meteora is 816 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Istanbul to Meteora.

Where can I stay near Meteora?

There are 915+ hotels available in Meteora.

Istanbul to Meteora - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus StationArda - Tur
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Trikala
14h 53m
€56–78
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Trikala
14h 53m
€44–71
Drive 816.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Meteora816.4 km
8h 40m
€148–214
Bus, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)IST - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Trikala
10h 41m
€103–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to PaleofarsalosIc
3. Take the bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambaka
15h 37m
€55–79
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Thessaloniki
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square to Meteora
17h 44m
€76–80
Bus, fly to Ioannina National Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)IST - IOA
3. Take the bus from Ioannina to Trikala
11h 48m
€130–346
Bus, fly to Athens International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)IST - ATH
3. Take the train from Athens to Paleofarsalos
4. Take the bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambaka
13h 6m
€68–209
Bus, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Airport Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)IST - TIA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tirana, Airport to Fier
4. Take the bus from Fier to Gjirokastër
5. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Kalampáka
13h 59m

Istanbul to Meteora by bus

26Weekly Buses

14h 53mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.2 km
Duration: 14h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Kalampáka via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Trikala in around 14h 53m.

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