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How to get fromIstanbul (State) to Splitby plane, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Split by plane, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Split Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane IST - SPU
    5h 57m
    €122–302

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-A to Split Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 10m
    €64–106

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Splitferry ferry 654 / ...
    25h 57m
    €112–179

  4. Drive  1,341.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Splitcar car 1,341.8 km
    16h 11m
    €195–281

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Split Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane SAW - SPU
    8h 49m
    €161–311

  6. Fly Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane plane IST - DBV
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorshuttle bus
    10h 6m

  7. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 88 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 1905
    28h 35m
    €114–166

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar to Sjenicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sjenica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    32h 45m
    €81–84

Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Belgrade New Bus Station and Belgrade bus station in around 28h 35m.

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