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How to get fromIstanbul to Balchikby bus, plane, night train, train, car or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Balchik by bus, plane, night train, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Varna Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)planeIST - VAR
    5h 35m
    $213–437

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to VarnabusFlixBus N2024
    2. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
    9h 59m
    $19–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus StationbusArda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
    9h 59m
    $34–45

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Gorna OryahovitsanighttrainBosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Varnatrain2611 / ...
    14h 6m
    $109–169

  5. Drive 458.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Balchikcar458.6 km
    6h 57m
    $73–105

  6. Bus, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeIST - OTP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balchikshuttle
    9h
    $343–567

  7. Bus via Durankulak

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Durankulakbus
    2. Take the bus from Durankulak to Balchik kv. Levskibus
    12h 40m
    $28–78

Istanbul to Balchik by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balchik, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balchik kv. Levski via Varna in around 9h 59m.

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