What is the cheapest way to get from Butrint to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Butrint to Istanbul is to drive and fly which costs 4.800 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Butrint to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Butrint to Istanbul is to drive and fly which takes 8h 32m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Butrint and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Butrint to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Butrint and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Sarandë, Gjirokastër and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

How far is it from Butrint to Istanbul?

The distance between Butrint and Istanbul is 846 km. The road distance is 951.7 km.

How do I travel from Butrint to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Butrint to Istanbul without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 16h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Butrint to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Butrint to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Butrint to Istanbul bus from?

Butrint to Istanbul bus services, operated by Trans Butrinti, depart from Sarandë station.

Where does the Butrint to Istanbul bus arrive?

Butrint to Istanbul bus services, operated by Trans Butrinti, arrive at Gjirokastër station.

What is the time difference between Butrint and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Butrint. It is currently 12:44 PM in Butrint and 2:44 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Butrint to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Butrint to Istanbul is 952 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Butrint to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4198+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Butrint to Istanbul - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Butrint to Istanbul by car, plane, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Butrint to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)car
2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Istanbul (IST)plane IOA - IST
8h 32m
₺4,822–13,477
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Butrint to Gjirokastërtaxi
2. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Korçëbus
3. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus
16h 59m
Drive 951.7 km
1. Drive from Butrint to Istanbulcar 951.7 km
10h 44m
₺7,507–10,844
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarandë to Gjirokastërbus
2. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
20h 25m

Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

28Weekly Planes

7h 53mAverage Duration

₺3,855Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Butrint to Istanbul.

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Distance: 845.8 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Butrint, Albania and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Butrint to Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Sarande,Posta Shqiptare, Sarandë, Gjirokastër, and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 20h 25m.

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