HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Balkan Peninsula
+0
Istanbul
Transport search to Istanbul
Balkan Peninsula
+0
Istanbul
Building a composite car route
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
8 h 37 min
785 km.
from $43
Composite Route Car Only

Thirteen ways to Travel from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vidin bus station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.20–$34.39
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$76.43
Bus from Calafat to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$42.04
Bus from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$38.22

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.41

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Vratarnica to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$19.11

Comanto Trans

Phone:
+4-021-312.03.45
Website:
comantotrans.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$28.02

SP Adio

Phone:
+383 44 344 200
Website:
facebook.com/adiotours
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Pristina
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70

Alexiev

Phone:
02/813 33 98
Website:
aleksiev-91.com/
Bus from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$52.23–$76.43

Darkom Prevoz

Phone:
+381 12 643060
Website:
facebook.com/ORIGINALDARKOMDOO/
Bus from Brestovačka banja to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Golenţi Hm. to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$13.38

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$92.72

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$12.10
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$305.73
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$57.32–$254.77

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64
Plane from Niš Constantine The Great Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.79
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.12–$280.25

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Niš Constantine The Great Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.79

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 20h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul is to drive and bus and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul?

The distance between Balkan Peninsula and Istanbul is 814 km. The road distance is 785.4 km.

How do I travel from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 3m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 13h 36m to get from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul is to bus which takes 13h 36m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.13 - $97.83 and takes 18h 4m. There are no good options to fly between Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul.

What is the time difference between Balkan Peninsula and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Balkan Peninsula. It is currently 14:32 in Balkan Peninsula and 15:32 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul is 785 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
+0