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 4.300 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 21h.

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 6h 14m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bled and Istanbul?

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

How far is it from Bled to Istanbul?

The distance between Bled and Istanbul is 1352 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 via Belgrade which takes 21h and costs 4.300 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 6h 14m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 4.300 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 21h.

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 1:01 AM in Bled and 3:01 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 50m 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 4394+ 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, 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
6h 14m
₺6,424–15,002
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled bus station to Zagrebbus 906
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
21h
₺4,337–6,079
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bled to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
34h 25m
₺11,631–57,422
Drive 1,527.9 km
1. Drive from Bled to Istanbulcar 1,527.9 km
13h 50m
₺9,935–14,350
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 16m
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
8h 36m
₺6,395–26,485
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
9h 10m
₺5,959–29,061
Bus
1. Take the bus from Unior to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
25h 16m
₺5,931–7,140
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
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 2m
₺5,476–8,285
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
30h 36m
₺4,872–9,830

Bled to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

21hAverage Duration

₺4,337Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,352.2 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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 Bled bus station to İstanbul Esenler via Zagreb, Belgrade bus station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 21h.

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