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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Trieste is to train and bus which costs €100 - €110 and takes 30h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 44m and costs €240 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Trieste via Haskovo Central Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Trieste?

The distance between Istanbul and Trieste is 1432 km. The road distance is 1561.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Trieste without a car is to bus via Haskovo which takes 23h 30m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Istanbul to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Trieste bus from?

Istanbul to Trieste bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Trieste bus arrive?

Istanbul to Trieste bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Haskovo station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Trieste?

Trieste is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:48 AM in Istanbul and 11:48 PM in Trieste.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Trieste is 1561 km. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Istanbul to Trieste.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Trieste?

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Trieste.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Trieste 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 Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 44m
€242–592
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
30h 42m
€102–109
Bus via Haskovo
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
23h 30m
€118–131
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 Triestecar
43h 42m
€284–980
Drive 1,561.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Triestecar 1,561.4 km
14h 17m
€249–359
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 Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 57m
€292–772
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 Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 50m
€153–934
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 Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 14m
€197–672
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 Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 22m
€292–1,792
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SAW - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
9h 6m
€163–1,004
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
24h 30m
€112–115
Bus via Novi Sad
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomićbus Citylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Triestebus
27h 5m
€104–142

Istanbul to Trieste by bus

2Weekly Buses

24h 30mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,431.6 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Trieste via Haskovo Central Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 23h 30m.

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