tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16502818.post4480833328856097052..comments2024-03-14T16:35:30.797+11:00Comments on Net Traveller: Excellent Thessaloniki to Istanbul TrainTom Worthingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18437898895608697334noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16502818.post-30176598164567029132018-04-08T11:40:25.072+10:002018-04-08T11:40:25.072+10:00The "Man in Seat 61" suggests Istanbul t...The "Man in Seat 61" suggests Istanbul to Sofia by overnight train, then the afternoon train from Sofia to Thessaloniki. This appears to use the same carriages as I traveled in on the now discontinued Thessaloniki-Istanbul service. https://www.seat61.com/international-trains/trains-from-Istanbul.htm#Istanbul_to_AthensTom Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18437898895608697334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16502818.post-12179488823359385722011-04-09T09:54:11.393+10:002011-04-09T09:54:11.393+10:00The Dostluk or Filia Express (Dostluk Ekspresi, Εξ...The Dostluk or Filia Express (Dostluk Ekspresi, Εξπρές Φιλίας), from Istanbul, Turkey to Thessaloniki, Greece was terminated in early 2011. This was due to Greek government cost cutting, according to "<a href="http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQQ/is_3_51/ai_n57192123/" rel="nofollow">Greece severs international links</a>" (International Railway Journal, March, 2011). This is Tom Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18437898895608697334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16502818.post-5459801810502063362009-08-16T08:50:02.443+10:002009-08-16T08:50:02.443+10:00Going from Athens to Istanbul to take a cruise, ho...Going from Athens to Istanbul to take a cruise, how long does it take to get there? can I get off a plane in Athens, hop on the train to Thessaloniki, purchase ticket for overnight train to Istanbul and make it on time ? (IC train leaves Athens at noon).<br />Any other way to get those tickets in advance other than right on the spot?jahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429482452709331145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16502818.post-30953265293261925652009-08-16T08:45:57.135+10:002009-08-16T08:45:57.135+10:00You mention the train Turkish website is a nightma...You mention the train Turkish website is a nightmare for foreigners to handle (I tried it) so what do you recommend to purchase tickets in adavance to go from Thessaloniki to Istanbul? I've read I should get my tickets for a sleep compartment at least a week in advance. How did you do it ? (any info is welcome)jahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429482452709331145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16502818.post-41919546165738826912008-11-10T12:47:00.000+11:002008-11-10T12:47:00.000+11:00Maia wrote November 06, 2008 8:18 PM :"... plannin...Maia wrote November 06, 2008 8:18 PM :<BR/><BR/>"<I>... planning to go thessaloniki from istanbul by train.I will take this trip alone.As a lady ,is there any problem ?</I>"<BR/><BR/>Let the staff know when you are booking. They try to put families and single women in a separate carriage from the single men.<BR/><BR/>Also make sure you have a visa in advance, if needed, so you do not have to get Tom Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18437898895608697334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16502818.post-43897028057500329062008-11-06T20:18:00.000+11:002008-11-06T20:18:00.000+11:00hello, ı am planning to go thessaloniki from ista...hello, ı am planning to go thessaloniki from istanbul by train.I will take this trip alone.As a lady ,is there any problem ? please tell me the cheapest accomadation in thessaloniki..thanks a lotMaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095463911430844665noreply@blogger.com