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

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Istanbul is to bus and train via Belgrade which costs 4.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 22h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bled to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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 Unior and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Ljubljana Central Bus Station and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 16m.

How far is it from Bled to Istanbul?

The distance between Bled and Istanbul is 1347 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 and train via Belgrade which takes 22h 16m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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.

Bus or fly from Bled to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Bled to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 25h 16m.

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 3:25 PM in Bled and 5:25 PM 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 4495+ 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, train, car, car train, shuttle, or night 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 from Ljubljana
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)LJU - IST
5h 45m
₺7,750–15,416
Bus, train via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Sremska Mitrovica, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the train from Sremska Mitrovica to Novi BeogradRe / ...
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
22h 16m
₺4,522–5,089
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
₺11,518–57,304
Drive 1,528.1 km
1. Drive from Bled to Istanbul1,528.1 km
13h 45m
₺9,647–13,934
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
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
8h 7m
₺7,407–27,317
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
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
8h 41m
₺7,372–32,825
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 Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
25h 16m
₺5,343–6,131
Bus via Plovdiv
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 Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
26h 47m
₺5,264–7,651
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 Halkali493
33h 11m
₺4,742–7,246
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
36h 41m
₺12,142–22,726

Bled to Istanbul by bus and train

1Weekly Services

22h 16mAverage Duration

₺4,522Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,347.2 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Unior to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana, Ljubljana Central Bus Station, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 25h 16m.

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