What is the cheapest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) is to bus via Esenler Otogar which costs 3.300 ₺ - 4.600 ₺ and takes 18h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 26m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Croatia to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Belgrade New Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Croatia and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Yenikapi via Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.

How far is it from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Croatia and Istanbul (State) is 1195 km. The road distance is 1334.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus via Esenler Otogar which takes 18h 13m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 4.600 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Istanbul (State) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Croatia to Istanbul (State) train from?

Croatia to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Bus or fly from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) is to bus via Esenler Otogar which takes 18h 13m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 4.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 3.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Croatia to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Croatia and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 1h ahead of Croatia. It is currently 12:32 AM in Croatia and 1:32 AM in Istanbul (State).

Where does the Croatia to Istanbul (State) train arrive?

Croatia to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Can I drive from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Istanbul (State) is 1334 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Croatia to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4202+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Croatia to Istanbul (State) - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, Metro

There are 11 ways to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, night train, car, 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul, Metro
best
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
6h 19m
₺5,640–12,300
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZAG - SAW
5h 45m
₺2,998–16,258
Bus via Esenler Otogar
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus 1900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
18h 13m
₺3,370–4,548
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
32h 15m
₺14,393–24,270
Drive 1,334.4 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Istanbulcar 1,334.4 km
12h 8m
₺9,975–14,409
Fly Split Airport to Istanbul, Metro
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane SPU - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 26m
₺6,713–13,741
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul
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
8h 15m
₺6,812–31,190
Bus, bus to Sarajevo, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Brod, Autobusna Stanica to Zenica, Glavna Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Zenica, Glavna Autobuska Stanica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SJJ - SAW
9h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus 1900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
21h 35m
₺4,256–6,213
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Montenegro Hotelbus
23h 1m
₺4,631–5,855
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
26h 29m
₺4,107–9,251

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST) flights

22Weekly Planes

3h 26mAverage Duration

₺6,405Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State).

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Distance: 1,194.7 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Croatia and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Trg bana J. Jelačića to Aksaray via Autobusni kol., Zagreb, Belgrade bus station, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, İstanbul Esenler, and Esenler Otogar in around 18h 13m. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines flies from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a week.

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