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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tolmin is to bus and train which costs €70 - €110 and takes 27h.

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 8h 35m and costs €170 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Tolmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Tolmin. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Tolmin via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Tolmin?

The distance between Istanbul and Tolmin is 1463 km. The road distance is 1562.3 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 and costs €70 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m 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 Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Istanbul to Tolmin bus arrive?

Istanbul to Tolmin bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tolmin?

Tolmin is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:17 AM in Istanbul and 10:17 PM in Tolmin.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Tolmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tolmin is 1562 km. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Istanbul to Tolmin.

Where can I stay near Tolmin?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Tolmin.

Istanbul to Tolmin - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 12 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 Istanbul to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane IST - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Nova Goricashuttle
8h 35m
€175–340
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Jesenicetrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Jesenice to Most Na Socitrain Re
27h
€75–109
Night train, train, drive
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Tarvisio Boscoverdetrain Rjx
5. Drive from Tarvisio Boscoverde to Tolmincar
36h 21m
€164–225
Drive 1,562.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Tolmincar 1,562.3 km
14h 45m
€197–285
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane SAW - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Nova Goricashuttle
9h
€144–430
Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to FVG Airportshuttle
10h 55m
€114–447
Fly Istanbul to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Nova Goricashuttle
10h 45m
€204–579
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SAW - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to FVG Airportshuttle
11h 15m
€112–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Tolminbus
27h 13m
€105–134
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Rodnebus
28h 26m
€109–149
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Ljubljana bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Tolminbus
34h 47m
€100–146
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Edirnecar
2. Take the car train from Edirne to Villach Hbf/Bbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Tolmincar
43h 12m
€238–1,156

Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU) flights

27Weekly Planes

4h 2mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,463.2 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Tolmin via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, Ljubljana Central Bus Station, and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana in around 27h 13m.

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