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Istanbul to Meteora

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9 h 3 min
816 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Istanbul to Meteora

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Cheapest
By car (816 km)
9 h 3 min
816 km.
from $44
Other
Rideshare
9 h 3 min
816 km.
from $10.64
Bus via Thessaloníki
14 h 49 min
636 km.
from $62.07
Bus, Plane (Fly to Ioannina National Airport)
9 h 52 min
635 km.
from $367.85
Bus
14 h 53 min
636 km.
from $144.33
Bus via Grevená
17 h 15 min
636 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia)
10 h 20 min
635 km.
from $232.59
Bus, Plane (Fly to Rinas International Airport)
11 h 31 min
635 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport)
12 h 32 min
635 km.
from $230.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Istanbul to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$522.28

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$636.93

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$636.93

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.51

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Paleofarsalos
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$20.38
Bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambaka
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$42.04

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$127.39

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Tirana to Kalampáka
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week

KTEL Trikala

Phone:
(+30) 24310 73130
Email:
Website:
ktel-trikala.gr/en/homepage_en/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Trikala
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$28.02
Bus from Ioannina to Kalabaka
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$15.29
Bus from Larissa to Trikala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Bus from Trikala to Kalampáka
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.93–$5.60

KTEL Grevenon

Phone:
+30 24620 22242
Website:
ktelgrevenon.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Grevena
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from Grevena to Kalabaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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 $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 14h 49m.

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 9h 4m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

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 49m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Meteora?

The distance between Istanbul and Meteora is 840 km. The road distance is 817.2 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 via Thessaloníki which takes 14h 49m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 14h 49m 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 817 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Istanbul to Meteora.

Where can I stay near Meteora?

There are 779+ hotels available in Meteora. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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