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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Istanbul is to bus via Belgrade which costs 3.600 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 21h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Bled and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Bled to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bled and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Ljubljana Central Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.

How far is it from Lake Bled to Istanbul?

The distance between Lake Bled and Istanbul is 1352 km. The road distance is 1527.9 km.

How do I travel from Lake Bled to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 21h 14m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 4.800 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lake Bled to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Bled to Istanbul bus from?

Lake Bled to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Bled station.

Bus or fly from Lake Bled to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 3.600 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 21h 14m.

Where does the Lake Bled to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lake Bled to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana station.

What is the time difference between Lake Bled and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Lake Bled. It is currently 4:20 PM in Lake Bled and 6:20 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lake Bled to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Bled to Istanbul is 1528 km. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Lake Bled to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lake Bled to Istanbul?

Book your Lake Bled to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lake Bled to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Ljubljana to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
6h 6m
₺8,779–17,112
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
21h 14m
₺3,678–4,789
Drive 1,527.9 km
1. Drive from Bled to Istanbulcar 1,527.9 km
13h 50m
₺10,005–14,452
Fly Ljubljana to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LJU - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 9m
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
7h 46m
₺15,987–26,602
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
8h 36m
₺20,524–32,139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Unior to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
25h 16m
₺5,104–6,665
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
27h 2m
₺5,478–8,289
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bled to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
30h 29m
₺4,874–9,834

Lake Bled to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

21h 14mAverage Duration

₺3,678Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Bled to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,351.6 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bled to İstanbul Esenler via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana, Ljubljana Central Bus Station, Belgrade New Bus Station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 21h 14m.

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