How to Travel from
Bansko to Istanbul
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Bansko, Bulgaria → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bansko to Istanbul
Composite routes from Bansko to Istanbul
Cheapest
6 h 7 min
Car
554 km.
from $30
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Continue onto Симеон Молеров
Симеон Молеров, 13 м
13 м
Turn sharp right onto Хаджи Кандид
Хаджи Кандид, 114 м
114 м
Turn slight right onto Отец Паисий
Отец Паисий, 114 м
114 м
Turn left
44 м
44 м
Turn slight left
18 м
18 м
Turn right onto Неофит Рилски
Неофит Рилски, 115 м
115 м
Turn left onto България
България, 6 km 133 м
6 km 133 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Баненска буна
Баненска буна, 37 м
37 м
Turn right onto Баненска буна
Баненска буна, 1 km 793 м
1 km 793 м
Turn right onto 84
49 km 604 м
49 km 604 м
Turn left onto 842
26 km 938 м
26 km 938 м
Turn right onto Освобождение
Освобождение, 10 km 990 м
10 km 990 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 8
16 km 558 м
16 km 558 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Царица Йоанна
Царица Йоанна, 436 м
436 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. България
бул. България, 251 м
251 м
Turn right onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 820 м
1 km 820 м
Continue onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
Turn right onto Пловдивска
Пловдивска, 1 km 739 м
1 km 739 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 8
6 km 95 м
6 km 95 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 8
11 km 976 м
11 km 976 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 8005
5 km 425 м
5 km 425 м
Turn left and take А 1 toward Свиленград, Бургас
Свиленград, Бургас, А 1, 56 km 664 м
56 km 664 м
Keep right onto Автомагистрала Марица and take А 4 toward Свиленград, Истанбул
Автомагистрала Марица, Свиленград, Истанбул, А 4, 112 km 178 м
112 km 178 м
Continue onto Автомагистрала Марица and drive toward Turkey
Автомагистрала Марица, Turkey, 11 km 909 м
11 km 909 м
Keep left onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale
Avrupa Otoyolu, Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale, 231 km 7 м
231 km 7 м
Keep right onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Avrupa Otoyolu, Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi, 1 km 569 м
1 km 569 м
Continue onto Avrupa Otoyolu and take O-3 toward Aksaray, Otogar
Avrupa Otoyolu, Aksaray, Otogar, O-3, 9 km 932 м
9 km 932 м
Keep right
1 km 987 м
1 km 987 м
Turn left
23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 222 м
222 м
Continue onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 1 km 719 м
1 km 719 м
Keep left
45 м
45 м
Turn right
59 м
59 м
Continue onto Sofular Caddesi
Sofular Caddesi, 150 м
150 м
Turn sharp right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 94 м
94 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Bansko to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 13h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Bansko to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Bansko to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Is there a direct train between Bansko and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct train from Bansko to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Yenikapi via Septemvri, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
How far is it from Bansko to Istanbul?
The distance between Bansko and Istanbul is 570 km. The road distance is 560.8 km.
How do I travel from Bansko to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Bansko to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $17.39 - $35.87 .
How long does it take to get from Bansko to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Bansko to Istanbul, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Bansko to Istanbul bus from?
Bansko to Istanbul bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, depart from Bansko station.
Where do I catch the Bansko to Istanbul train from?
Bansko to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bansko station.
Train or bus from Bansko to Istanbul?
The best way to get from Bansko to Istanbul is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $17.39 - $35.87 . Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 13h 45m.
Where does the Bansko to Istanbul bus arrive?
Bansko to Istanbul bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, arrive at Plovdiv South station.
What is the time difference between Bansko and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Bansko. It is currently 09:27 in Bansko and 10:27 in Istanbul.
Where does the Bansko to Istanbul train arrive?
Bansko to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.
Can I drive from Bansko to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Istanbul is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Bansko to Istanbul.
Where can I stay near Istanbul?
There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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