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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kastoria to Istanbul

Cheapest
8 h 21 min
Car
779 km.
from $42

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$522.25

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$522.25
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.54–$827.95
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.54–$891.64

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$318.44
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$318.44

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$522.25
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.53–$598.68

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$38.21–$343.92

Bus operators

KTEL Evrou

Phone:
+30 25510 26479
Email:
Website:
ktelevrou.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$39.49

Star Travel

Phone:
+355 699 605501
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057389023860
Bus from Kastoria to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95
Bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Xánthi to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

KTEL Kastorias

Website:
ktel-kastorias.gr/?module=default&pages_id=3&lang=el
Bus from Kastoria to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.87

KTEL Xanthis

Phone:
25410 27200
Email:
Website:
ktelxanthis.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Xánthi
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Train operators

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Bitola to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$43.31

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kastoria to Istanbul is to bus which costs $50 - $65.22 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kastoria to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $130.43 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Kastoria and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kastoria to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kastoria and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Kastoria to Istanbul?

The distance between Kastoria and Istanbul is 775 km. The road distance is 779.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kastoria to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $50 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 1m to get from Kastoria to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kastoria to Istanbul bus from?

Kastoria to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kastorias, depart from Kastoria station.

Where does the Kastoria to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kastoria to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Kastorias, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Kastoria and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Kastoria. It is currently 10:28 in Kastoria and 11:28 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Kastoria to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Kastoria to Istanbul is 779 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Kastoria to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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