What is the cheapest way to get from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul is to train and bus via Belgrade which costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.000 ₺ and takes 20h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Balaton Sound (Water) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Balaton Sound (Water) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zamardi and arriving at Yenikapi via Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Ferencvaros, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 58m.

How far is it from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul?

The distance between Balaton Sound (Water) and Istanbul is 1198 km. The road distance is 1304.9 km.

How do I travel from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Belgrade which takes 20h 13m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul bus from?

Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely station.

Where do I catch the Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul train from?

Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Zamardi station.

Where does the Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul bus arrive?

Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar station.

Where does the Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul train arrive?

Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Can I drive from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul is 1305 km. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4533+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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

Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Zamardi to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)BUD - IST
6h 50m
₺3,887–13,301
Train, bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zamardi to Budapest-KelenfoeldIc / ...
2. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to SzegedIc / ...
3. Take the train from Szeged to SuboticaRe
4. Take the train from Subotica to Novi BeogradIr / ...
5. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
20h 13m
₺3,278–3,952
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zamardi to Budapest-KelenfoeldIc / ...
2. Take the train from Ferencvaros to Bucuresti Nord347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
28h 58m
₺8,801–14,207
Drive 1,304.9 km
1. Drive from Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul1,304.9 km
13h 29m
₺9,670–13,968
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Zamardi to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BUD - SAW
7h 27m
₺4,100–15,822
Train to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Zamardi to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)ZAG - IST
10h 57m
₺6,047–14,264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely to Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
20h 56m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zamardi to Budapest-KelenfoeldIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station South
3. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
26h 40m
₺4,406–6,420
Train, night train via Videle
1. Take the train from Zamardi to Budapest-KelenfoeldIc / ...
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Videle347
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
31h 1m
₺8,176–12,007

Balaton Sound (Water) to Istanbul by train and bus

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20h 13mAverage Duration

₺3,278Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,198.1 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Balaton Sound (Water), Hungary and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely to İstanbul Esenler via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 20h 56m.

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