How to get from Istanbul to Edirne
- 214 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 30m
- 51 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
2h 30m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 30 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Edirne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 214 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €9, on Thu, Sep 17.
214 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €28Reading date not recorded | 4h 49m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Reading date not recorded | 2h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€28Reading date not recorded4h 49m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€11Reading date not recorded2h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Edirne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Edirnebus
Metro Turizm·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Istanbul to Edirne
FlixBus runs 51 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 51 | 00:15 | 23:15 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 3 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-Edirne, Lüleburgaz-EdirneBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-LüleburgazBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Edirne works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Edirne, about 2h 30m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Edirne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Edirne?
The most useful route takes about 2h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Edirne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:15, from İstanbul Dudullu, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Edirne?
51 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Edirne leave from?
İstanbul Dudullu with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Edirne from Istanbul?
About 214 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Edirne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Edirne?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Edirne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Edirne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 30 Sep 2026