There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Byala by bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Byalabus
10h 5m$28–52Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to Byalanighttrain Bosphor Express
8h 51m$9–37Drive 519.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Byalacar 519.7 km
6h 26m$82–119Bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo
- Take the bus from Instabul to Veliko Tŭrnovobus Route 1800
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Byalabus
13h 44m$30–42
Istanbul to Byala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Byala is to night train which costs $9 - $40 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Byala is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Byala. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Byala via Gabrovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Byala. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Byala via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Istanbul and Byala is 553 km. The road distance is 519.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Byala without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Istanbul to Byala, including transfers.
Istanbul to Byala bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Byala train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Byala bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Gabrovo station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Byala, Oblast Ruse, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Byala via Gabrovo in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Byala twice a week. Tickets cost $8–31 and the journey takes 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Byala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–31
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $8–12
- 1st Class
- $9–12
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Gabrovo to Byala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Byala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Veliko Tŭrnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Byala train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Byala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Byala is 520 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Istanbul to Byala.
There are seven+ hotels available in Byala.