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How to get fromIstanbul to Split (Station)by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Split (Station) 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 57m
    €122–302

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-A to Split Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 57m
    €66–105

  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 654 / ...
    24h 44m
    €111–178

  4. Drive  1,342.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Split (Station)car car 1,342.8 km
    16h 12m
    €196–282

  5. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1920
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 1905
    27h
    €82–129

  6. Bus via Skopje

    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    32h 1m
    €90–110

Istanbul to Split (Station) by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Split Airport (SPU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Belgrade bus station in around 27h.

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