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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balham is to fly which costs £50 - £480 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balham is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs £50 - £480.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Balham Station via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Balham?

The distance between Istanbul and Balham is 1605 miles.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Balham without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 26m and costs £340 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Istanbul to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Balham train from?

Istanbul to Balham train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Balham?

Balham is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:08 AM in Istanbul and 11:08 PM in Balham.

Where does the Istanbul to Balham train arrive?

Istanbul to Balham train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 13894+ hotels available in Balham.

Istanbul to Balham - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Balham by plane, bus, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane IST - LHR
8h 1m
£101–277
Fly Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane IST - LGW
7h 37m
£50–477
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Ost to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
39h 26m
£346–564
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2d 1h
£242–429
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Balhamcar
27h 21m
Fly Istanbul to London City Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London City Airport (LCY)plane IST - LCY
9h 16m
£155–511
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SAW - STN
8h 36m
£58–220
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane IST - STN
8h 15m
£114–578
Fly Istanbul to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane IST - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
8h 20m
£55–404
Fly Istanbul to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane IST - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
9h 2m
£116–353
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SAW - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
9h 22m
£87–402
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
42h 4m
£138–154
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barkingbusferry
2d 22h
£107–247
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Balhamcar
28h 30m
£405–597

Istanbul to Balham by bus, train, foot, and subway

2Weekly Services

39h 26mAverage Duration

£346Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Balham.

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Distance: 1,595.6 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balham, England?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Croatia Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 3 hours.

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