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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kotor is to bus via Prizren which costs €55 - €65 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kotor is to bus and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Kotor?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Kotor. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Kotor, Autobuska Stanica via Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica and Podgorica , Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kotor?

The distance between Istanbul and Kotor is 893 km. The road distance is 1128 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kotor without a car is to bus which takes 17h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Istanbul to Kotor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kotor bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Kotor bus arrive?

Istanbul to Kotor bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kotor?

Kotor is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:34 PM in Istanbul and 2:34 PM in Kotor.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kotor?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kotor is 1128 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Istanbul to Kotor.

Where can I stay near Kotor?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Kotor.

Istanbul to Kotor - 11 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, shuttle, and Metro

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Kotor by bus, plane, car, shuttle, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Tivat Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tivat Airport (TIV)IST - TIV
5h 14m
€107–242
Bus via Prizren
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
18h 15m
€57–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Podgorica , Bus station
3. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
17h 21m
Drive 1,128 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kotor1,128 km
13h 39m
€142–204
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)IST - TGD
3. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
6h 20m
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)SAW - TGD
3. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
6h 16m
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Dubrovnik Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)IST - DBV
3. Drive from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Kotor
6h 40m
€112–291
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)IST - TIA
3. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
9h 55m
€120–243
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)SAW - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
9h 56m
€197–257
Bus via Prizren #2
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
19h 8m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
22h 12m
€63–98

Istanbul to Kotor by bus

6Weekly Buses

22h 12mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 892.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kotor, Montenegro?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica via Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica and Podgorica , Bus station in around 17h 21m.

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