What is the cheapest way to get from Bar to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Bar to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 3.300 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 27h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bar to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Bar to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which takes 16h 58m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Bar and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Bar to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Бар and arriving at Yenikapi via Zhmerynka, Ungheni, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 8m.

How far is it from Bar to Istanbul?

The distance between Bar and Istanbul is 1462 km. The road distance is 1212.6 km.

How do I travel from Bar to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Bar to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 26h 11m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Bar to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 26h 11m to get from Bar to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bar to Istanbul train from?

Bar to Istanbul train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), depart from Zhmerynka station.

What is the time difference between Bar and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Bar. It is currently 12:24 PM in Bar and 1:24 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Bar to Istanbul train arrive?

Bar to Istanbul train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Ungheni station.

Can I drive from Bar to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Bar to Istanbul is 1213 km. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Bar to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Bar to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bar to Istanbul by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Letychiv to Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Stationbus Odesa
2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus Gns-03
26h 11m
₺6,339–7,800
Train, bus via Constanța
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zhmerynka to Odesa-Holovnatrain
2. Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Constanțabus
3. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
31h 24m
₺2,357–7,376
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zhmerynka to Unghenitrain 351
2. Take the train from Ungheni to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
34h 8m
₺4,045–6,321
Drive 1,212.6 km
1. Drive from Bar to Istanbulcar 1,212.6 km
18h 54m
₺8,054–11,633
Train, drive to Iași International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Zhmerynka to Unghenitrain
2. Drive from Ungheni to Iași International Airport (IAS)car
3. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Istanbul (IST)plane IAS - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
19h 34m
₺5,637–16,186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zhmerynka to Khmelnytskyitrain 771К / ...
2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Bus Station 2 to Istanbul Kemal Pasabus
27h 55m
₺3,337–7,176
Train, bus via Chișinău
1. Take the train from Zhmerynka to Chisinautrain 351
2. Take the bus from Chisnau South to Istanbulbus
36h 53m
₺7,027–9,786
Train, bus to Suceava, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Zhmerynka to Khmelnytskyitrain
2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Bus Station 2 to Suceava ROMPETROLbus
3. Fly from Suceava (SCV) to Istanbul (IST)plane SCV - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
16h 58m
₺11,467–25,106
Train, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Zhmerynka to Odesa-Holovnatrain
2. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
3. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane RMO - SAW
14h 36m
Train, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Zhmerynka to Odesa-Holovnatrain
2. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus
3. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul (IST)plane RMO - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
15h 12m

Bar to Istanbul by train and bus

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27h 55mAverage Duration

₺3,337Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,461.5 km
Duration: 26h 11m

What companies run services between Bar, Vinnytsya Oblast, Ukraine and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Bar to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Letychiv and Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station in around 26h 11m.

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