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How to get fromBelgrade to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belgrade to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane BEG - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 26m
    ₺6,226–14,322

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1920
    14h 25m
    ₺3,000–7,000

  3. Drive  940.5 km

    1. Drive from Belgrade to Istanbulcar car 940.5 km
    8h 36m
    ₺7,278–10,512

  4. Fly Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane BEG - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 33m
    ₺7,729–15,345

  5. Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Timișoarabus bus
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TSR - IST
    8h 57m
    ₺5,980–13,366

Belgrade to Istanbul by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 857.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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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