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Lake Bled, Slovenia → Istanbul, Turkey

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lake Bled to Istanbul

Composite routes from Lake Bled to Istanbul

Cheapest
14 h 24 min
Car
1530 km.
from $84
Other
6 h 14 min
Plane, Train
1330 km.
from $380.52
29 h 29 min
Bus, Train
1330 km.
from $134.70
25 h 7 min
1329 km.
from $243.23
26 h 12 min
1330 km.
from $132.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bled to Avtobusna
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$140.12

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$42.04

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Bled to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$44.59–$369.42
Bus from Bled to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$49.68–$496.81

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$33.12

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Ljubljana to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.39–$178.34

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.41

Arriva Slovenia

Phone:
+386 090 74 11
Email:
Website:
arriva.si/
Bus from Unior to Avtobusna
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$7.13
Bus from Bled to Avtobusna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.50–$7.13

Nomago

Phone:
+386 1 431 77 00
Email:
Website:
nomago.si/
Bus from Unior to Avtobusna
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$19.11
Bus from Bled to Avtobusna
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$19.11

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Ljubljana to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$624.19
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$624.19
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$828.01

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Ljubljana to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$445.85
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54

Train operators

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$250.29–$1,244.18

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.73–$70.19

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.46

Questions and Answers

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 Plovdiv which costs $97.83 - $173.91 and takes 26h 12m.

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 and Metro which takes 6h 14m and costs $119.57 - $510.87 .

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 Unior and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Ljubljana and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 7m.

How far is it from Lake Bled to Istanbul?

The distance between Lake Bled and Istanbul is 1351 km. The road distance is 1529.8 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 which takes 25h 7m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 Unior station.

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 10:31 in Lake Bled and 12:31 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lake Bled to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Bled to Istanbul is 1530 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Lake Bled to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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