How to get fromIstanbul to Ptolemaḯdaby bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Ptolemaḯda by bus, car, or plane

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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 Ptolemaida
13h
Drive 728.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Istanbul to Ptolemaḯda728.2 km
7h 24m
€132–191
Bus, fly
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 Ptolemaida
8h 48m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ptolemaida
13h
Bus via Xánthi
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Xanthi
2. Take the bus from Xánthi to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ptolemaida
14h 41m

Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

48Weekly Planes

2h 38mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817.4 km
Duration: 13h

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Ptolemaida via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 13h.

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Ptolemaḯda, Greece(opens in a new window)

Ptolemaida (Greek: Ptolemaïda, Katharevousa: Πτολεμαΐς, Ptolemaïs) is a town and a former municipality in Kozani regional unit, Western Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Eordaia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is known for its coal (lignite) mines and its power stations. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Places to stay in Ptolemaḯda

Hotel Costis(Opens in a new window)

7.3Good

Ioannou Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Studio in Ptolemaida(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Voulas Apartment 2(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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