How to get from Kavala to Istanbul
- 367 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with ArdaTur
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Kavala to Istanbul: bus. The two cities are about 367 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
367 km
Kavala to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kavala → Istanbulbus
ArdaTur·7h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Kavala to Istanbul
ArdaTur runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:00 and the last at 21:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 3 | 02:00 | 21:15 |
All departures
- 02:00
- 11:00
- 21:15
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
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. The first row books at 12Go. The other links here open at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 6h 50m€35Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kavala to Istanbul works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Kavala to Istanbul, about 7h. In total it's roughly €27 over 7h, direct, no transfers.
Kavala to Istanbul: common questions
When is the first bus from Kavala to Istanbul?
The first bus with ArdaTur leaves at 02:00 and the last at 21:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kavala to Istanbul?
3 a day with ArdaTur, between 02:00 and 21:15.
How far is Istanbul from Kavala?
About 367 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Kavala to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kavala to Istanbul?
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: ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026