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 ₺ - 4.100 ₺ and takes 18h 12m.

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 31m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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 Szekesfehervar, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 49m.

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

The distance between Croatia and Istanbul (State) is 1117 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 which takes 18h 12m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 fly which takes 5h 31m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.100 ₺ and takes 18h 12m.

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 7:14 AM in Croatia and 9:14 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 Szekesfehervar 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 9m to drive from Croatia to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Croatia to Istanbul (State) - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 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
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane SPU - IST
5h 31m
₺5,914–15,428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus 1900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
18h 12m
₺3,127–4,103
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Szekesfehervartrain Ic
2. Take the train from Szekesfehervar to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
32h 49m
₺10,519–15,127
Drive 1,334.4 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Istanbulcar 1,334.4 km
12h 9m
₺9,540–13,779
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
6h 14m
₺4,654–11,213
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)plane ZAG - SAW
5h 35m
₺7,554–13,213
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
10h 31m
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
21h 47m
₺3,994–6,696
Bus #2
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
₺4,233–5,813
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
26h 28m
₺3,523–8,748

Croatia to Istanbul (State) by bus

2Weekly Buses

23h 40mAverage Duration

₺4,233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,117.2 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

Croatia Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, 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 12m.

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