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Trip Overview

The average bus between Croatia and Istanbul takes 22h 39m and the fastest bus takes 22h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Croatia to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 39m
Duration
1,367 km
Distance
₺5,337
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus via Plovdiv

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  1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus bus N981
  2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 29 / ...
23h
₺4,618–7,201

Croatia to Istanbul bus times

Buses run twice daily between Croatia and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croatia is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 7:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Plovdiv Train station and take an average of 22h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,367 km
  • Duration: 22h 39m

What companies run services between Croatia and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Zagreb to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Plovdiv Train station and Plovdiv Hristo Botev in around 23h.

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