There are 9 ways to get from Serbia to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Fly Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul, Metro
best- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Istanbul (IST)plane BEG - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 21m₺6,228–13,325Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
15h 34m₺1,224–1,948Drive 940.5 km
- Drive from Belgrade to Istanbulcar 940.5 km
8h 36m₺7,121–10,285Fly Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BEG - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 38m₺7,731–14,348Shuttle to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take a shuttle bus from Niš to Sofia Airport
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
7h 1mBus, shuttle to Skopje International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Pristinabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Pristina to Skopje Airport
- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SKP - SAW
8h 58m₺10,846–34,738Bus to Pristina, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Pristinabus
- Fly from Pristina (PRN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PRN - SAW
8h 49m₺3,315–13,907Bus #2
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1920
15h 34m₺4,024–6,548Bus via Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
- Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
16h 14m₺3,024–4,048
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Serbia to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 15h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Serbia to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 21m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Serbia to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Mostar and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
The distance between Serbia and Istanbul is 858 km. The road distance is 940.5 km.
The best way to get from Serbia to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 15h 34m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Serbia to Istanbul, including transfers.
Serbia to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Belgrade bus station.
Serbia to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Serbia. It is currently 2:51 AM in Serbia and 3:51 AM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Serbia to Istanbul is 941 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Serbia to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Serbia and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 14h 25m. Luks Yonca also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–17,000
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul via Tivat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–17,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–12,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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