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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tolmin is to bus which costs €150 and takes 25h 25m.

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 €180 - €260.

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 Büyük Otogari and arriving at Rodne via Sofia Central Bus Station and Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 21m.

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 via Sofia which takes 25h 21m and costs €170 - €174.

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 Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where does the Istanbul to Tolmin bus arrive?

Istanbul to Tolmin bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tolmin?

Tolmin is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:50 AM in Istanbul and 2:50 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 45m to drive from Istanbul to Tolmin.

Where can I stay near Tolmin?

There are 1389+ hotels available in Tolmin.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Tolmin by plane, shuttle, bus, car, car train, or 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
€180–256
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle
cheapest
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
€135–405
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ljubljanabus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Rodnebus
25h 21m
€171–174
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
€239–1,157
Drive 1,562.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Tolmincar 1,562.3 km
14h 45m
€200–288
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
€205–672
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
€209–553
Bus
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 bus from Ljubljana AP to Tolminbus
25h 25m
€150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Jesenice, Cesta maršala Titabus
3. Take the train from Jesenice to Most Na Socitrain Re
29h 36m
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 Ljubljana AP to Tolminbus
34h 27m
€153–213

Istanbul to Tolmin by bus

2Weekly Buses

25h 21mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,463.2 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Rodne via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, Ljubljana, and Ljubljana AP in around 25h 21m.

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