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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kotor is to bus 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 fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €120 - €280.

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 Instabul and arriving at Kotor, Autobuska Stanica via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kotor?

The distance between Istanbul and Kotor is 890 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 and taxi which takes 15h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Kotor?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kotor is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €65 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Istanbul to Kotor bus arrive?

Istanbul to Kotor bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kotor?

Kotor is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:11 AM in Istanbul and 1:11 AM in Kotor.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kotor?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kotor is 1128 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Istanbul to Kotor.

Where can I stay near Kotor?

There are 6146+ hotels available in Kotor.

Istanbul to Kotor - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Kotor by plane, bus, taxi, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Tivat Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tivat Airport (TIV)plane IST - TIV
4h 51m
€121–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicabus
18h 15m
€57–65
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Podgorica , Bus stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Podgorica , Bus station to Kotortaxi
15h 36m
Drive 1,128 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kotorcar 1,128 km
13h 43m
€144–207
Fly Istanbul to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane IST - TGD
2. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicashuttle
6h 2m
Fly Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport, drive
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane IST - DBV
2. Drive from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Kotorcar
6h 24m
€118–298
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane SAW - TGD
3. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicashuttle
6h 17m
Bus via Esenler Otogar
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicabus
19h 8m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicabus
24h
€63–116

Istanbul to Kotor by bus

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Kotor.

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Distance: 889.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Interjet, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tivat Airport (TIV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Instabul to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica in around 18h 15m.

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