There are 5 ways to get from Byala to Istanbul by night train, train, bus, or car
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Night train, train
best- Take the night train from Byala to Svilengradnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 24m₺730–1,166Bus via Haskovo
- Take the bus from Byala to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
11h₺1,382–1,932Night train
- Take the night train from Byala to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
8h 5m₺740–1,381Drive 510.4 km
- Drive from Byala to Istanbulcar 510.4 km
6h 41m₺3,481–5,028Bus
- Take the bus from Byala to Veliko Tarnovobus
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Huntur
11h 40m
Byala to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Byala to Istanbul is to night train and train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Byala to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Byala to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Byala and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Byala to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Byala and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Byala and Istanbul is 554 km. The road distance is 510.4 km.
The best way to get from Byala to Istanbul without a car is to night train and train which takes 9h 24m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Byala to Istanbul, including transfers.
Byala to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Byala station.
Byala to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Byala station.
Byala to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Haskovo station.
What companies run services between Byala, Oblast Ruse, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Byala to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 11h. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Byala to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺700–1,336 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Byala to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺380–650
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺380–550
- 1st Class
- ₺500–650
Night train from Byala to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,336
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺700–1,000
- 1st Class
- ₺950–1,300
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺320–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Byala to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺633
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
Bus from Byala to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,200
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,400
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- info@avtogararuse.org
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Byala. It is currently 11:12 AM in Byala and 12:12 PM in Istanbul.
Byala to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Byala to Istanbul is 510 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Byala to Istanbul.
There are 4412+ hotels available in Istanbul.