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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Krk is to train and bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 33h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Krk is to fly and bus which takes 10h 45m and costs €170 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Krk?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Krk. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Krk, Autobusni kolodvor via Belgrade bus station, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Krk?

The distance between Istanbul and Krk is 1396 km. The road distance is 1513.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Krk without a car is to bus via Zagreb which takes 24h 21m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Istanbul to Krk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Krk bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Krk bus arrive?

Istanbul to Krk bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Krk?

Krk is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:50 AM in Istanbul and 12:50 AM in Krk.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Krk?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Krk is 1513 km. It takes approximately 14h 3m to drive from Istanbul to Krk.

Where can I stay near Krk?

There are 8848+ hotels available in Krk.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Krk by bus, plane, car, car train, 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
best
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 the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor
10h 46m
€120–269
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Zagreb
3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor
33h 14m
€46–90
Bus via Zagreb
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Zagreb
3. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor
24h 21m
€63–107
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 Krk
43h 59m
€264–1,195
Drive 1,513.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Krk1,513.4 km
14h 3m
€213–308
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, train, bus
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 Postojna
4. Take the train from Postojna to Rijeka
5. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor
11h 46m
€159–342
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, bus
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 Rijeka
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor
12h 43m
€124–594
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)SAW - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor
10h 45m
€177–325
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, bus
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 Rijeka
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor
12h 47m
€146–520
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Montenegro Hotel to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor
26h 51m
€123–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor
27h 51m
€60–146

Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) flights

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,395.7 km
Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Krk, Croatia?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Krk, Autobusni kolodvor via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Belgrade bus station, Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 24h 21m.

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