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

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Istanbul is to bus via Sofia which costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 25h.

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 57m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

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, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Zagreb and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.

How far is it from Bled to Istanbul?

The distance between Bled and Istanbul is 1351 km. The road distance is 1527.9 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 which takes 20h 48m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 GoOpti, depart from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce station.

Bus or fly from Bled to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Bled to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺ and takes 20h 48m.

Where does the Bled to Istanbul bus arrive?

Bled to Istanbul bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Zagreb station.

What is the time difference between Bled and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Bled. It is currently 7:51 PM in Bled and 8:51 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 49m to drive from Bled to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4339+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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

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
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
5h 57m
₺5,211–9,231
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled Union to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
30h 12m
₺4,713–10,491
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Zagrebbus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
20h 48m
₺12,801–27,028
Drive, train, night train
1. Drive from Bled to Weizelsdorfcar
2. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
34h 14m
₺15,645–30,106
Drive 1,527.9 km
1. Drive from Bled to Istanbulcar 1,527.9 km
13h 49m
₺10,408–15,034
Fly Ljubljana to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LJU - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 5m
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
7h 41m
₺14,637–28,232
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
8h 36m
₺15,723–35,671
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Bled Union to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
25h
₺5,301–6,380
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bled Union to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
27h 55m
₺5,317–8,746

Bled to Istanbul by bus

7Weekly Buses

25hAverage Duration

₺5,301Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,351.5 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and two other airlines fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to İstanbul Esenler via Zagreb, Belgrade bus station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 20h 48m.

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