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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Koper is to bus which costs €100 - €130 and takes 27h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Koper is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 24m and costs €190 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Koper?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Koper. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Koper via Plovdiv Train station and Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Koper?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Koper. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Koper via Halkali, Videle and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 7m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Koper?

The distance between Istanbul and Koper is 1439 km. The road distance is 1574.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Koper without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 55m and costs €100 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Istanbul to Koper, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Koper bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Koper train from?

Istanbul to Koper train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Koper bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Koper?

Koper is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:42 PM in Istanbul and 9:42 PM in Koper.

Where does the Istanbul to Koper train arrive?

Istanbul to Koper train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Koper?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Koper is 1574 km. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Istanbul to Koper.

Where can I stay near Koper?

There are 2343+ hotels available in Koper.

Istanbul to Koper - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Koper by plane, shuttle, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane IST - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Koper, Avtobusna Postajashuttle
7h 24m
€191–272
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Koperbus
32h 53m
€94–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to Rumatrain Ir / ...
3. Take the bus from Рума, аутобуска станица to Trieste, Autostazionebus
24h 55m
€105–125
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Kopertrain
39h 7m
€107–130
Drive 1,574.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kopercar 1,574.1 km
14h 21m
€203–293
Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Portorožshuttle
9h 14m
€126–674
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane SAW - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Koper, Avtobusna Postajashuttle
7h 54m
€150–440
Fly Istanbul to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Koperbus
9h 22m
€142–620
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SAW - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Portorožshuttle
9h 40m
€104–823
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Koperbus
26h 34m
€103–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Koper, Avtobusna Postajabus
27h 45m
€101–122
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Edirnecar
2. Take the car train from Edirne to Villach Hbf/Bbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Kopercar
43h 46m
€284–985

Istanbul to Koper by bus

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26h 34mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,438.5 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Koper, Slovenia?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Koper via Plovdiv, Plovdiv Train station, Ljubljana bus station, and Ljubljana AP in around 26h 34m.

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