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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bled is to bus which costs €100 - €120 and takes 24h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bled is to bus and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €120 - €280.

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 via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 49m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bled?

The distance between Istanbul and Bled is 1355 km. The road distance is 1528.9 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 24h 49m and costs €100 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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.

Where does the Istanbul to Bled bus arrive?

Istanbul to Bled bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Bled?

Bled is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:38 PM in Istanbul and 2:38 PM in Bled.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Bled?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bled is 1529 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Istanbul to Bled.

Where can I stay near Bled?

There are 1513+ hotels available in Bled.

Istanbul to Bled - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Bled by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Ljubljana
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane IST - LJU
6h 32m
€123–276
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 Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bledbus
33h 30m
€95–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bledbus
24h 49m
€109–120
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
41h 37m
€232–1,147
Drive 1,528.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bledcar 1,528.9 km
13h 58m
€196–283
Bus, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisceshuttle
9h 10m
€123–526
Bus, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisceshuttle
9h 55m
€123–576
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Ljubljanabus
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Uniorbus
26h
€140–184
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bledbus
27h 4m
€105–146

Istanbul to Bled by bus

6Weekly Buses

24h 49mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,355 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Bled via Sofia, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, Ljubljana Central Bus Station, and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana in around 24h 49m.

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