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Trip Overview

The average bus between Belgrade and Istanbul takes 13h 50m and the fastest bus takes 13h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Belgrade to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 50m
Duration
961 km
Distance
₺4,800
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Belgrade to Istanbul bus times

Buses run once daily between Belgrade and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belgrade is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 12:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 14h 25m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 14h 25m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 13h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 14h 25m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 14h 25m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 13h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Belgrade to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 961.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 50m

What companies run services between Belgrade, Serbia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 14h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.

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