There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Split (Station) by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Split Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU)plane IST - SPU
5h 57m€122–292Bus via Ploče
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Pločebus
- Take the bus from Ploce to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 974 / ...
24h 52m€36–130Drive 1,342.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Split (Station)car 1,342.8 km
16h 12m€193–278Fly to Dubrovnik Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane IST - DBV
- Take a shuttle bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
10h 6mBus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus N1905 / ...
27h 45m€77–124Bus #2
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
- Take the bus from Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-A to Split Bus Stationbus
29h 57m€66–105Bus #3
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
32h 1m€90–110
Istanbul to Split (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Split (Station) is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 29h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Split (Station) is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €120 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Split (Station). However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Ploce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.
The distance between Istanbul and Split (Station) is 1117 km. The road distance is 1342.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Split (Station) without a car is to bus via Ploče which takes 24h 52m and costs €35 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Istanbul to Split (Station), including transfers.
Istanbul to Split (Station) bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Split (Station) is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Ploče, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 24h 52m.
Istanbul to Split (Station) bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Belgrade bus station.
Split (Station) is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:44 PM in Istanbul and 12:44 PM in Split (Station).
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Split (Station), Croatia?
Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Belgrade bus station, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Ploče, and Ploce in around 24h 52m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–300
Flights from Istanbul to Split Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–250
Flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–200
Flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–200
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Split (Station) is 1343 km. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Istanbul to Split (Station).
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