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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bled is to bus via Belgrade which costs €100 - €140 and takes 25h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bled is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Bled?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Bled. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Bled Union via Sofia Central Bus Station and Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bled?

The distance between Istanbul and Bled is 1348 km. The road distance is 1530.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bled without a car is to bus which takes 21h 39m and costs €100 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Istanbul to Bled, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Bled bus from?

Istanbul to Bled bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Bled?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bled is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 21h 39m.

Where does the Istanbul to Bled bus arrive?

Istanbul to Bled bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Bled?

Bled is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:22 AM in Istanbul and 8:22 AM in Bled.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Bled?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bled is 1530 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Istanbul to Bled.

Where can I stay near Bled?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Bled.

Istanbul to Bled - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Bled by plane, bus, car, car train, shuttle, or train

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 Ljubljana
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane IST - LJU
6h 37m
€102–164
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Bled Unionbus
32h 13m
€84–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ljubljanabus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Bled Unionbus
21h 39m
€107–137
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Edirnecar
2. Take the car train from Edirne to Villach Hbf/Bbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Bledcar
42h 28m
€262–946
Drive 1,530.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bledcar 1,530.1 km
13h 58m
€194–281
Fly Istanbul to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisceshuttle
8h 43m
€175–684
Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajaliscebus
9h 32m
€146–763
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane SAW - LJU
7h 7m
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ljubljanabus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Bled Unionbus
23h 9m
€108–141
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Bled Unionbus
25h 41m
€101–131

Istanbul to Bled by bus

2Weekly Buses

21h 39mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,347.8 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bled, Slovenia?

Turkish Airlines, Interjet, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Bled Union via Sofia Central Bus Station, Ljubljana, and Ljubljana AP in around 21h 39m.

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