How to travel from Bratislava to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Bratislava and İstanbul is around 1,284km (798 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bratislava to İstanbul by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → Bratislava if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Istanbul (IST).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost$240($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Varna and then to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost$140($140)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Budapest-Nyugati, Videle, Ruse then Dimitrovgrad and then to Halkali.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$52($52)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bratislava to İstanbul by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $49 and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $240.
The distance between Bratislava and İstanbul is around 1,284km (798 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,227km (763 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bratislava and İstanbul by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bratislava to İstanbul is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $240.
The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $49 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and İstanbul. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Nyugati, Ferdinánd híd, Keleti pályaudvar M, Videle, Ruse and Dimitrovgrad. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Czech Railways, PKP Intercity, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Romanian Railways (CFR), Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) and Railjet run train services between Bratislava and İstanbul. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bratislava and İstanbul. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bratislava to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Varna. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Omega Group, Alpar Turizm, RegioJet, FlixBus, Slovak Lines, Karat-S, M-Bus, STRANDJA and TransEvren run regular bus services between Bratislava and İstanbul. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to İstanbul. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bratislava and İstanbul. The distance is around 1,514km (941 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to İstanbul is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around $240.
Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | $240($240) | hourly | 1,319km (819 miles) |
| Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., Fly | 3h 30m | $165($165) | hourly | 1,367km (849 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | $270($270) | 5 times a day | 1,284km (798 miles) |
| Train to Budapest-Nyugati, Fly | 5h 30m | $105($105) | 5 times a day | 1,332km (828 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | $140($140) | 6 times a week | 1,773km (1,101 miles) |
| Bus via Vienna, Hbf | 1 day 6h | $110($110) | 6 times a week | 1,920km (1,193 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | $52($52) | once daily | 1,747km (1,085 miles) |
| Train via Wien Hbf | 1 day 13h | $49($49) | once daily | 1,821km (1,131 miles) |
Drive | 14h 20m | $265($265) | on demand | 1,514km (941 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bratislava and İstanbul
Bus companies
Slovak Lines
Union Ivkoni
Omega Group
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Air Serbia
Pegasus Airlines
Aegean Airlines
LOT
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Airports near İstanbul
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from İstanbul