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How to get fromIstanbul to Silistraby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Silistra by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane IST - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Silistrashuttle bus
    6h 42m
    $222–552

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Silistrabus bus
    11h 30m
    $35–55

  3. Drive 525.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Silistracar car 525.9 km
    7h 48m
    $83–120

  4. Bus via Obzor

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Obzor Avtogarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Obzor to Varnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Varna to Silistrabus bus
    12h 19m
    $43–72

Istanbul to Silistra by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Silistra, Bulgaria?

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Silistra once daily. Tickets cost $30–49 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Citylines also services this route once daily.

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