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

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul is to bus via Belgrade which costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.500 ₺ and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Croatia to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Croatia to Istanbul?

The distance between Croatia and Istanbul is 1120 km. The road distance is 1334.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Croatia to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 16h 45m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Croatia to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Istanbul bus from?

Croatia to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where does the Croatia to Istanbul bus arrive?

Croatia to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Croatia and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Croatia. It is currently 5:02 PM in Croatia and 7:02 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Croatia to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Istanbul is 1334 km. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Croatia to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4472+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Croatia to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Metro

There are 9 ways to get from Croatia to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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

Fly Split Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane SPU - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
6h 13m
₺5,531–15,694
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
26h 36m
₺2,823–7,645
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus 1900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
16h 45m
₺2,951–4,454
Drive 1,334.4 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Istanbulcar 1,334.4 km
12h 9m
₺9,359–13,518
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
6h 57m
₺4,583–11,480
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZAG - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
6h 16m
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 57m
₺6,357–26,380
Bus to Sarajevo, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Slavonski Brod, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SJJ - SAW
11h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
23h 40m
₺4,092–5,653

Croatia to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

16h 45mAverage Duration

₺2,951Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,120.5 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Croatia and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Zagreb to İstanbul Esenler via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 16h 45m.

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