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 €60 - €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 bus and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €90 - €210.

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. 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 31m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Slovakia?

The distance between Istanbul and Slovakia is 1331 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 €60 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:04 AM in Istanbul and 10:04 PM 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 49m to drive from Istanbul to Slovakia.

Where can I stay near Slovakia?

There are 1986+ hotels available in Slovakia.

Istanbul to Slovakia - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Slovakia by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)IST - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
6h 37m
€92–203
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislava
22h 15m
€60–83
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaEc
30h 31m
€110–148
Night train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to VideleBosphor Express
2. Take the night train from Videle to HegyeshalomNight Train
32h 51m
€91–118
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)SAW - VIE
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
6h 39m
€64–267
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)SAW - BTS
6h 5m
Bus to Istanbul, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)IST - KRK
3. Take the bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Žilina
10h
€92–245
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)IST - BUD
3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
9h 27m
€80–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to SuboticaIr / ...
3. Take the train from Subotica to SzegedRe
4. Take the train from Szeged to Budapest-NyugatiIc / ...
5. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaEc
24h 50m
€84–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus StopCitylines 56 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
29h 5m
€89–147
Drive 1,458.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bratislava1,458.7 km
14h 49m
€216–311

Istanbul to Slovakia by bus and train

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24h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Slovakia.

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Distance: 1,330.9 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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 in around 22h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Bratislava hl st via Halkali, Halkali, Videle, Hegyeshalom, Hegyeshalom, Bratislava-Petrzalka, and Bratislava Petrzalka in around 32h 51m.

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