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How to get fromIstanbul to Splitby plane, bus, ferry or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Split by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane IST - SPU
    5h 47m
    €117–281

  2. Bus via Belgrade

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 30m
    €43–107

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Splitferry ferry
    22h 42m

  4. Drive 1,342.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Splitcar car 1,342.2 km
    16h 22m
    €186–269

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 974 / ...
    23h 19m

  6. Bus, ferry via Shkodër

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Splitferry ferry
    35h 26m
    €150–185

Istanbul to Split by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration26h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Croatia Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica and Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor in around 23h 19m.

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