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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Croatia is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 21h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Croatia is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Croatia?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Zagreb via Plovdiv Train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Croatia?

The distance between Istanbul and Croatia is 1195 km. The road distance is 1335.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Croatia without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Istanbul to Croatia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Croatia bus from?

Istanbul to Croatia bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Croatia?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Croatia is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Istanbul to Croatia bus arrive?

Istanbul to Croatia bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Plovdiv station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Croatia?

Croatia is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:57 PM in Istanbul and 4:57 PM in Croatia.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Croatia?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Croatia is 1336 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Istanbul to Croatia.

Where can I stay near Croatia?

There are 2989+ hotels available in Croatia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Croatia by train, plane, bus, 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.

Metro to Istanbul, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
6h 14m
€104–246
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SAW - ZAG
6h 29m
€49–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Zagrebbus N1900 / ...
21h 15m
€50–88
Drive 1,335.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Zagrebcar 1,335.8 km
12h 14m
€187–270
Fly Istanbul to Split Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU)plane IST - SPU
5h 57m
€122–272
Fly Istanbul to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane IST - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagrebshuttle
8h 3m
€133–644
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Zagrebbus N981
21h 55m
€84–139
Bus via Novi Sad
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomićbus Citylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Zagrebbus
25h
€94–137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Zagrebbus N981
28h 34m
€76–138

Istanbul to Croatia by bus and tram

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21h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Croatia.

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Distance: 1,195.1 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Croatia?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trg bana J. Jelačića via Belgrade bus station, Zagreb, and Autobusni kol. in around 21h 15m. Alternatively, Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) twice daily.

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