Rome2Rio

How to get fromBalkan Peninsula to Turkeyby bus, train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Turkey

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Balkan Peninsula to Turkey by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    13h 34m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vidin to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train train Ic
    22h 9m
    ₺810–1,192

  3. Train via Sofia

    1. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    18h 46m
    ₺1,117–4,756

  4. Drive  759.6 km

    1. Drive from Balkan Peninsula to Istanbulcar car 759.6 km
    8h 28m
    ₺5,938–8,577

  5. Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    10h 45m
    ₺5,043–13,615

  6. Bus via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi

    1. Take the bus from Vidin bus station to Sofiabus bus 1950
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    13h 52m
    ₺2,378–3,760

  7. Train to Sofia Airport, fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane SOF - ADB
    10h 37m
    ₺6,914–13,611

  8. Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SOF - SAW
    10h 48m
    ₺8,446–18,638

  9. Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Antalya Airport

    1. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane plane SOF - AYT
    11h 33m
    ₺5,393–13,565

  10. Drive, bus, bus to Pristina, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Drive from Balkan Peninsula to Vratarnicacar car
    2. Take the bus from Vratarnica to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Taxi Area Pristina Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from Pristina (PRN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane PRN - SAW
    13h 28m
    ₺4,274–15,645

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,700Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Balkan Peninsula to Turkey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 814.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Balkan Peninsula, Romania and Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Balkan Peninsula to Aksaray via Vidin, Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Esenler Otogar in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balkan Peninsula to Yenikapi via Vidin, Sofia Sever, Sofia, and Halkali in around 18h 46m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There