Rome2Rio

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

How to get fromIstanbul to Baltaby bus, train, car or plane

Find Transport to Balta

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Balta by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Varnabus
    2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Starosinna Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Baltatrain
    22h 3m
    ₴1,975–4,834

  2. Drive 1,198.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Baltacar1,198.1 km
    18h 8m
    ₴7,780–11,238

  3. Bus to Istanbul, fly, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)planeIST - RMO
    3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa stationbus
    4. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Baltatrain
    13h 48m

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centrubus
    2. Take the bus from Chişinău Central Bus to Orheibus
    3. Drive from Orhei to Baltacar
    24h 20m
    ₴4,578–7,260

  5. Bus, train via Constanța

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanțabus
    2. Take the bus from Constanța to Pryvoz Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Baltatrain
    29h 14m
    ₴2,028–6,092

  6. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)planeSAW - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odessa stationbus
    3. Take the train from Odesa-Holovna to Baltatrain
    13h 44m

Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₴2,205Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balta, Ukraine?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Balta. However, you can take the bus to Varna, take the bus to Starosinna Bus Station, walk to Odesa-Holovna, take the train to Balta, then take the taxi to Balta. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Balta in around 18h 8m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ukraine

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Istanbul

Trips to Balta

Popular routes