There are 4 ways to get from Silistra to Istanbul by bus, car, shuttle, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Silistra to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h₺1,800–2,500Drive 533.4 km
- Drive from Silistra to Istanbulcar 533.4 km
7h 36m₺4,144–5,986Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Silistra to Varna Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
6h 16m₺10,999–27,005Bus via Obzor
- Take the bus from Silistra to Varnabus
- Take the bus from Varna to Obzorbus
- Take the bus from Obzor Avtogara to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
12h 59m₺3,136–3,604
Silistra to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silistra to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Silistra to Istanbul is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Silistra and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Silistra and Istanbul is 591 km. The road distance is 533.4 km.
The best way to get from Silistra to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.500 ₺.
The bus from Silistra to Istanbul Otogari takes 10h including transfers and departs once daily.
Silistra to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Silistra station.
Silistra to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silistra to Istanbul is 533 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Silistra to Istanbul.
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What companies run services between Silistra, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Silistra to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,300 and the journey takes 10h. Citylines also services this route once daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–16,000
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Silistra to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,400–2,000
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