There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Byala by bus, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROLbus
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Byalabus
10h 33mNight train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to Byalanighttrain Bosphor Express
8h 51m$17–36Drive 510.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Byalacar 510.3 km
6h 42m$81–117Bus via Instabul
- Take the bus from Instabul to Veliko Tŭrnovobus Route 1800
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Byalabus
13h 44m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Byala is to night train which costs $16 - $40 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Byala is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Byala. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Kemal Pasa and arriving at Byala via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Byala. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Byala via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Istanbul and Byala is 521 km. The road distance is 510.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Byala without a car is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Istanbul to Byala, including transfers.
Istanbul to Byala bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, depart from Istanbul Kemal Pasa station.
Istanbul to Byala train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Byala bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, arrive at Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Byala, Oblast Ruse, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Byala via Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL and Veliko Tarnovo in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Byala twice a week. Tickets cost $16–31 and the journey takes 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Byala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–31
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $16–23
- 1st Class
- $22–28
- Phone
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Byala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- info@avtogararuse.org
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Veliko Tŭrnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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More Questions & Answers
Byala is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:39 PM in Istanbul and 3:39 PM in Byala.
Istanbul to Byala train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Byala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Byala is 510 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Istanbul to Byala.
There are seven+ hotels available in Byala.