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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tolmin is to train and bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 34h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tolmin is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 9m and costs €200 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Tolmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Tolmin. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Rodne via Plovdiv Train station and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Tolmin?

The distance between Istanbul and Tolmin is 1459 km. The road distance is 1562.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Tolmin without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 4m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Istanbul to Tolmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Tolmin bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Tolmin bus arrive?

Istanbul to Tolmin bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Plovdiv station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tolmin?

Tolmin is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:21 AM in Istanbul and 2:21 AM in Tolmin.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Tolmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tolmin is 1562 km. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Istanbul to Tolmin.

Where can I stay near Tolmin?

There are 1093+ hotels available in Tolmin.

Istanbul to Tolmin - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Tolmin by plane, shuttle, bus, train, night train, car, or car 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 to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)IST - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Nova Gorica
6h 9m
€209–390
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus station
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Tolmin
34h 47m
€100–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Ljubljana
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to JeseniceRe / ...
4. Take the train from Jesenice to Most Na SociRe
27h 4m
€113–137
Night train, train, drive
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Lokoshaza
3. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Wien HbfEc
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Tarvisio BoscoverdeRjx / ...
5. Drive from Tarvisio Boscoverde to Tolmin
36h 37m
€159–216
Drive 1,562.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Tolmin1,562.4 km
14h 39m
€203–293
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)IST - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to FVG Airport
8h 29m
€152–549
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)IST - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Nova Gorica
8h 19m
€229–630
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus station
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Rodne
28h 26m
€110–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgrad
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Ljubljana
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Tolmin
29h 48m
€130–152
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 Tolmin
42h 17m
€239–1,158

Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU) flights

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,459.3 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tolmin, Slovenia?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Rodne via Plovdiv, Plovdiv Train station, Ljubljana bus station, and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana in around 28h 26m.

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