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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Shabla is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Shabla is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Shabla?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Shabla. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Shabla via Balchik kv. Levski. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Shabla?

The distance between Istanbul and Shabla is 523 km. The road distance is 493.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Shabla without a car is to bus via Balchik which takes 10h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Istanbul to Shabla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Shabla bus from?

Istanbul to Shabla bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Shabla bus arrive?

Istanbul to Shabla bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Balchik station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Shabla?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Shabla is 494 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Istanbul to Shabla.

Where can I stay near Shabla?

There are 340+ hotels available in Shabla.

Istanbul to Shabla - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Shabla by bus, night train, 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.

Bus via Balchik
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Balchikbus Istanbul-Kyiv
2. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Shablabus
10h 43m
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Durankulakbus
11h 38m
$26–73
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Constanţatrain
3. Take the train from Constanţa to Mangaliatrain
16h 10m
$38–87
Drive 493.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Shablacar 493.9 km
7h 34m
$78–113
Metro, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane IST - VAR
3. Take the bus from Balchik to Shablabus
7h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Varna to Shablabus
11h 5m
$42–58
Bus via Nesebar
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Sunny Beachbus
2. Take the bus from Sunny Beach to Varnabus
3. Take the bus from Varna to Shablabus
12h 47m
$26–67

Istanbul to Shabla by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 47mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.1 km
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Shabla, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Shabla via Balchik and Balchik kv. Levski in around 10h 43m.

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