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

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Istanbul is to bus via Belgrade which costs 3.600 ₺ - 4.700 ₺ and takes 21h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bled to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bled and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Bled to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bled and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Ljubljana Central Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.

How far is it from Bled to Istanbul?

The distance between Bled and Istanbul is 1355 km. The road distance is 1528.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bled to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 21h 14m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 4.700 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Bled to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bled to Istanbul bus from?

Bled to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Bled station.

Where does the Bled to Istanbul bus arrive?

Bled to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana station.

What is the time difference between Bled and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Bled. It is currently 11:16 PM in Bled and 1:16 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Bled to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Bled to Istanbul is 1528 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Bled to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bled to Istanbul?

Book your Bled to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bled to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, car train, shuttle, or train

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

Fly Ljubljana to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)LJU - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
6h 56m
₺6,424–14,246
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Belgrade New Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
21h 14m
₺3,671–4,671
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bled to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
34h 24m
₺11,524–57,412
Drive 1,528.1 km
1. Drive from Bled to Istanbul1,528.1 km
13h 45m
₺9,782–14,130
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Zagreb Airport
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)ZAG - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 18m
₺6,391–26,489
Fly Ljubljana to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LJU - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
6h 16m
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)VCE - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 52m
₺6,354–29,036
Bus
1. Take the bus from Unior to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
25h 16m
₺5,003–6,553
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train station
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
27h 2m
₺5,371–8,271
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train station
3. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
30h 36m
₺4,767–9,816

Bled to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

21h 14mAverage Duration

₺3,671Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,355.4 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Bled, Slovenia and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Bled to İstanbul Esenler via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana, Ljubljana Central Bus Station, Belgrade New Bus Station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 21h 14m.

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