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 €150 - €220 and takes 34h 27m.

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 28m and costs €200 - €290.

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 Central Bus Station and Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Tolmin?

The distance between Istanbul and Tolmin is 1463 km. The road distance is 1563.6 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 which takes 26h 35m and costs €160 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m 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 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:34 AM in Istanbul and 8:34 AM in Tolmin.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Tolmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tolmin is 1564 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Istanbul to Tolmin.

Where can I stay near Tolmin?

There are 1448+ hotels available in Tolmin.

Istanbul to Tolmin - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Tolmin by plane, shuttle, bus, night train, 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 28m
€205–281
Train, bus
cheapest
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 Ljubljana AP to Tolminbus
34h 27m
€153–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ljubljanabus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Tolminbus
26h 35m
€163–181
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 33m
€186–270
Drive 1,563.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Tolmincar 1,563.6 km
14h 46m
€201–291
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
8h 59m
€164–449
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 43m
€237–724
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
11h 3m
€244–609
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 Ljubljana AP to Tolminbus
28h 8m
€162–217
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Nova Goricabus
28h 51m
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 13m
€269–958

Istanbul to Tolmin by bus

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26h 35mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,463.1 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Tolmin via Sofia, Sofia Central Bus Station, Ljubljana, and Ljubljana AP in around 26h 35m.

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