What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Balchik?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Balchik is to bus via Varna which costs $50 - $100 and takes 18h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankara to Balchik?

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Balchik is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $280 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Balchik?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Balchik. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Balchik via Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.

How far is it from Ankara to Balchik?

The distance between Ankara and Balchik is 629 km. The road distance is 904 km.

How do I travel from Ankara to Balchik without a car?

The best way to get from Ankara to Balchik without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ankara to Balchik?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Ankara to Balchik, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Balchik bus from?

Ankara to Balchik bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Bus or fly from Ankara to Balchik?

The best way to get from Ankara to Balchik is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $280 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 56m.

Where does the Ankara to Balchik bus arrive?

Ankara to Balchik bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Balchik?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Balchik is 904 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Ankara to Balchik.

Where can I stay near Balchik?

There are 954+ hotels available in Balchik.

Ankara to Balchik - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Balchik by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane ESB - VAR
7h 23m
$283–883
Bus via Varna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
18h 29m
$53–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain Yht / ...
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Balchikbus Istanbul-Kyiv
14h 24m
Drive 904 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Balchikcar 904 km
11h 2m
$143–206
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ESB - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balchikshuttle
8h 53m
$363–633
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Balchikbus Istanbul-Kyiv
15h 56m

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

11Weekly Planes

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$198Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ankara to Balchik.

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Distance: 629.2 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Balchik, Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines flies from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Balchik via Istanbul Otogari and Istanbul in around 15h 56m.

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