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 which costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.400 ₺ 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 which takes 5h 45m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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 İskenderpaşa via Plovdiv and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.

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 Déli pályaudvar, Budapest-Keleti, Videle and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 52m.

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

The distance between Croatia and Istanbul (State) is 1116 km. The road distance is 1334.6 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 which takes 18h 13m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.400 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 which takes 18h 13m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 5h 45m.

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

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

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

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Croatia. It is currently 6:49 AM in Croatia and 8:49 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-Deli station.

Can I drive from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Istanbul (State) is 1335 km. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Croatia to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4551+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Croatia to Istanbul (State) - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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)SPU - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
5h 47m
₺5,534–13,668
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationN981
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
26h 36m
₺2,523–7,946
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus station1900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
18h 13m
₺3,127–4,401
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-DeliIc
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to VideleIc
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
32h 52m
₺8,930–13,921
Drive 1,334.6 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Istanbul1,334.6 km
12h 5m
₺9,311–13,449
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)ZAG - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
6h 40m
₺4,583–11,461
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZAG - SAW
5h 45m
₺7,553–14,211
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationN981
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
21h 47m
₺3,047–6,385
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić to Istanbul Hotel MontenegroCitylines 87 / ...
23h 40m
₺4,102–5,667

Croatia to Istanbul (State) by bus

2Weekly Buses

23h 40mAverage Duration

₺4,102Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 1,116.4 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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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