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How to Travel from

Istanbul to Balkans

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$44.59

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$42.04
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Pirot,
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

Moto Boem Trans

Phone:
+381 19 542 888
Website:
redvoznje.net/en/auto-prevoznik/moto-boem-trans/
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Šarbanovac
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Montenegro Hotel to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.58

AD Galeb Ohrid

Phone:
(389) 46 251-882
Website:
galeb.mk/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

SP Adio

Phone:
+383 44 344 200
Website:
facebook.com/adiotours
Bus from Pristina to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.47

Darkom Prevoz

Phone:
+381 12 643060
Website:
facebook.com/ORIGINALDARKOMDOO/
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Brestovačka
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Maxa Tours

Phone:
+381 10 310 600
Website:
web.facebook.com/p/MAXA-tours-100057059065753/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Bor
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$254.77
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$254.77
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Pristina
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$331.20

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$2,038.18
Plane from Istanbul to Niš
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$955.39
Plane from Istanbul to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.94–$305.73
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$30.57–$292.99
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Pristina
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$42.04–$382.16

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$2,038.18
Plane from Istanbul to Niš
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$955.39

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Istanbul to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$369.42

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.60–$8.28

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.84–$8.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balkans?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balkans is to train and drive which costs $21.74 - $38.04 and takes 24h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balkans?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balkans is to drive which takes 8h 29m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Istanbul to Balkans?

The distance between Istanbul and Balkans is 1079 km. The road distance is 770.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Balkans without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Balkans without a car is to bus which takes 16h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Istanbul to Balkans, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Balkans?

Balkans is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:52 in Istanbul and 10:52 in Balkans.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Balkans?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Balkans is 770 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Istanbul to Balkans.

Where can I stay near Balkans?

There are 83+ hotels available in Balkans. Prices start at $14.90 per night.
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