Belgrade to Istanbul Bus

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Belgrade to Istanbul Route Summary

Belgrade to Istanbul bus is a popular way of travelling between Serbia and Turkey.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Belgrade bus station at 09:45h, arriving at Istanbul bus station at 01:45h the following day. While latest bus departs at 14:45h, arriving at 07:50h the following day.
Departure station and country Belgrade, Serbia
Arrival station and country Istanbul, Turkey
Travel Distance 592 mi
Average Trip Duration 16h 32min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators CityLines
Lowest Price $59
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Belgrade and Istanbul by bus

The shortest travel distance between Belgrade and Istanbul is 592 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 09:45 has a travel time of 16:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 17:05h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there are 5 night buses from Belgrade to Istanbul. The overnight buses depart between 09:45 and 14:45 and arrive between 01:45 and 07:50 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 10:01, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Belgrade to Istanbul route

CityLines is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 24 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Belgrade has earned an average score of 6.1 from our passengers, while the station in Istanbul has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
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  Belgrade

You can see information about the departure station and stops Belgrade here

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  Istanbul

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Istanbul here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $59 (One-Way) or $118 (Return).

Travel reviews for Belgrade to Istanbul bus

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Over 24 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Belgrade to Istanbul. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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