What is the cheapest way to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul is to bus which costs 3.600 ₺ - 4.000 ₺ and takes 16h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Meteora (Station) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kalampáka and arriving at Istanbul via Trikala, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Kavala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

How far is it from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul?

The distance between Meteora (Station) and Istanbul is 837 km. The road distance is 812.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 14h 35m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meteora (Station) to Istanbul bus from?

Meteora (Station) to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Trikala, depart from Trikala station.

Where does the Meteora (Station) to Istanbul bus arrive?

Meteora (Station) to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Trikala, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Meteora (Station) and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Meteora (Station). It is currently 12:08 AM in Meteora (Station) and 1:08 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Meteora (Station) to Istanbul is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4109+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Meteora (Station) to Istanbul - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi to Ioannina National Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Meteora (Station) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)taxi
2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Istanbul (IST)plane IOA - IST
7h 50m
₺10,329–19,298
Bus via Kavála
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trikala to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kavalabus
3. Take the bus from Kavala to Istanbulbus
17h 25m
₺3,548–5,082
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Squarebus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbulbus
14h 35m
₺5,234–7,334
Drive 812.6 km
1. Drive from Meteora (Station) to Istanbulcar 812.6 km
8h 57m
₺7,558–10,916
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
1. Take the bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Squarebus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKG - IST
8h 42m
₺6,735–10,935
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meteora to Thessaloníki Aristotelous Squarebus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Otogaribus
16h 20m
₺3,684–3,934

Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

13Weekly Planes

7h 50mAverage Duration

₺5,103Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Meteora (Station) to Istanbul.

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Distance: 837.3 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Meteora to Istanbul via Thessaloníki Aristotelous Square, Venizelou, Thessaloniki New Station, and Thessaloníki in around 14h 35m.

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