Book your ticket through Rail Europe by visiting the Web site (see Resources) or calling a North American agent at (888) 382-RAIL.
Book a train ticket at the train station a few hours in advance.
Visit the Turkish Railways Web site to review schedules to Edirne (see Resources).
Research the route from Istanbul to Edirne to help decide which travel mode would be your best bet for making the relatively short trip. As always, you'll find pros and cons to both means of travel.
Consider booking train travel if time is really not of the essence and the most important consideration is relaxation and enjoyment of the trip itself. Train travel will take quite a bit longer than bus travel but it will also trace the historic Orient Express route. This feature alone might make train travel the most appealing option for history buffs.
Think about taking the bus if you'd simply like get from Istanbul to Edirne quickly. Bus travel in Turkey is safe and reliable and there are always plenty of buses making the trip daily.
Check the calendar for any special events or holidays happening during the time you'd like to make the trip. Holidays and special events may require reservations well in advance to ensure a seat.
