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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Koper is to train and bus which costs €100 - €120 and takes 32h 12m.

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 29m and costs €180 - €330.

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 Avtobusna postaja Koper via Sofia and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Koper?

The distance between Istanbul and Koper is 1439 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 which takes 22h 33m and costs €112 - €115.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 does the Istanbul to Koper bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Koper?

Koper is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:52 AM in Istanbul and 9:52 AM in Koper.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Koper?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Koper is 1573 km. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Istanbul to Koper.

Where can I stay near Koper?

There are 5157+ hotels available in Koper.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Koper by plane, shuttle, bus, car, car train, or 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 29m
€182–327
Bus via Plovdiv
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Avtobusna postaja Koperbus
28h 3m
€86–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Ljubljanabus
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Avtobusna postaja Koperbus
22h 33m
€112–114
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 48m
€253–1,184
Drive 1,572.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kopercar 1,572.8 km
14h 21m
€199–288
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 19m
€109–475
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
€145–430
Fly Istanbul to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Koper, Avtobusna Postajashuttle
9h 39m
€210–580
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 39m
€104–483
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Ljubljanabus
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Avtobusna postaja Koperbus
24h 3m
€113–118
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Triestebus
32h 12m
€102–112

Istanbul to Koper by bus

2Weekly Buses

22h 33mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Koper.

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Distance: 1,438.5 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Avtobusna postaja Koper via Sofia, Ljubljana, and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana in around 22h 33m.

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