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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Slovakia is to bus via Sofia which costs €55 - €85 and takes 22h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Slovakia is to Metro and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €40 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Slovakia?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Slovakia. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Bratislava via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Slovakia?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Slovakia. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Halkali, Videle, Keleti pályaudvar M and Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Slovakia?

The distance between Istanbul and Slovakia is 1328 km. The road distance is 1458.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Slovakia without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 22h 15m and costs €55 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Istanbul to Slovakia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Slovakia bus from?

Istanbul to Slovakia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Slovakia train from?

Istanbul to Slovakia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Slovakia bus arrive?

Istanbul to Slovakia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Slovakia?

Slovakia is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:44 AM in Istanbul and 6:44 AM in Slovakia.

Where does the Istanbul to Slovakia train arrive?

Istanbul to Slovakia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Slovakia?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Slovakia is 1459 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Istanbul to Slovakia.

Where can I stay near Slovakia?

There are 2151+ hotels available in Slovakia.

Istanbul to Slovakia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Slovakia by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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 Vienna International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane IST - VIE
2. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Mostbus
6h 13m
€101–237
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane SAW - BTS
5h 57m
€42–222
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bratislavabus
22h 15m
€58–82
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rj
30h 30m
€88–109
Night train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Hegyeshalomnighttrain Night Train
30h 47m
€96–127
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SAW - VIE
2. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Mostbus
6h 34m
€61–207
Fly Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane IST - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
9h 4m
€70–213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to Suboticatrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Subotica to Szegedtrain Re
4. Take the train from Szeged to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
5. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rj
25h 41m
€52–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stopbus Citylines 56 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
29h 17m
€88–146
Drive 1,458.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bratislavacar 1,458.7 km
14h 55m
€221–319

Istanbul to Slovakia by bus and train

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25h 41mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Slovakia.

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Distance: 1,328 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Slovakia?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Bratislava via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 22h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Zochova via Halkali, Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Hegyeshalom, Hegyeshalom, Bratislava-Petrzalka, and Stn. Petržalka in around 30h 47m.

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