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 €80 - €110 and takes 28h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Koper is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 7h 47m and costs €190 - €370.

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 and arriving at Koper, Avtobusna Postaja via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

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, Bucuresti Nord, Ferencvaros, Budapest-Kelenfoeld and Hodos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 50m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Koper?

The distance between Istanbul and Koper is 1441 km. The road distance is 1572.8 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 25h 14m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m 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 Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul 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 Alpar Turizm, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Koper?

Koper is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:12 PM in Istanbul and 5:12 PM in Koper.

Where does the Istanbul to Koper train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Koper?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Koper is 1573 km. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Istanbul to Koper.

Where can I stay near Koper?

There are 4651+ hotels available in Koper.

Istanbul to Koper - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, shuttle, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Koper by bus, plane, shuttle, train, car, car train, or night train

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

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)IST - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Koper, Avtobusna Postaja
7h 47m
€193–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Kumanovo
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Koper, Avtobusna Postaja
28h
€83–105
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to RumaIr / ...
3. Take the bus from Рума, аутобуска станица to Trieste, Autostazione
25h 14m
€114–135
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Edirne
2. Take the car train from Edirne to Villach Hbf/Bbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Koper
42h 52m
€254–1,185
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Ferencvaros
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to HodosIc
4. Take the train from Hodos to KoperIc
38h 50m
€122–177
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)IST - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Portorož
9h 46m
€117–537
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)IST - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
4. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Koper, Avtobusna Postaja
9h 57m
€213–594
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)SAW - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Portorož
9h 50m
€139–463
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus station
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Avtobusna postaja Koper
29h 18m
€111–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Trieste
32h 40m
€110–122
Drive 1,572.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Koper1,572.8 km
14h 15m
€203–293

Istanbul to Koper by bus

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Distance: 1,441.4 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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