There are 5 ways to get from Babaeski to Istanbul by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Babaeski to Istanbul Otogaribus
3h 8m₺650–1,800Train
- Take the train from Alpullu to Istanbul(Halkali)train Re
4h 56m₺1,011–1,275Drive 184.7 km
- Drive from Babaeski to Istanbulcar 184.7 km
1h 50m₺1,060–1,530Bus via Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Take the bus from Babaeski to Istanbul Airport Busbus
3h 36m₺802Bus via Istanbul Airport Bus
- Take the bus from Babaeski to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus Hvl-3
4h 16m₺848–1,058
Babaeski to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Babaeski to Istanbul is to bus via Istanbul Airport (IST) which costs 802 ₺ and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Babaeski to Istanbul is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Babaeski and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Babaeski to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Alpullu and arriving at Yenikapi via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Babaeski and Istanbul is 180 km. The road distance is 184.7 km.
The best way to get from Babaeski to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
The bus from Babaeski to Istanbul Otogari takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Babaeski to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Babaeski station.
Babaeski to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Alpullu station.
The best way to get from Babaeski to Istanbul is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Babaeski, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Babaeski to Istanbul Otogari 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺650–1,753 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Alpullu to Istanbul(Halkali) every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺280–400 and the journey takes 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Alpullu to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺280–400
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Babaeski to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,753
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺650–1,000
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Booking & Getting There
Babaeski to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Babaeski to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Babaeski to Istanbul is 185 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Babaeski to Istanbul.
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