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 £65 - £220 and takes 8h 36m.

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 5h 11m and costs £60 - £310.

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 1587 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 37h 57m and costs £240 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Balham?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Balham is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £160 - £190 and takes 43h 4m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Balham?

Balham is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:48 AM in Istanbul and 7:48 AM 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 19674+ 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 Gatwick Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)IST - LGW
5h 11m
£64–309
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
37h 57m
£245–792
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
2d 1h
£244–638
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Balham
27h 15m
Fly Istanbul to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)IST - LHR
5h 41m
£130–380
Fly Istanbul to London City Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London City Airport (LCY)IST - LCY
6h 46m
£126–484
Fly Istanbul to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luton Airport (LTN)IST - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridge
6h
£127–526
Fly Istanbul to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)IST - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
6h 37m
£127–570
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)IST - STN
5h 59m
£152–465
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SAW - STN
8h 36m
£65–219
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
42h 4m
£141–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
43h 4m
£161–182
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barking
2d 22h
£94–186
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Balham
28h 19m
£434–625

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

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37h 57mAverage Duration

£245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,578.1 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Wizz Air UK and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balham via București, Autogara Militari, București Gara de Nord, Bucharest, London Victoria, and London Victoria in around 43h 4m.

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