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 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Trieste is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 7h 7m and costs €120 - €410.

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 Büyük Otogari and arriving at Trieste via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Trieste?

The distance between Istanbul and Trieste is 1435 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 and train which takes 23h 16m and costs €100 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where does the Istanbul to Trieste bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Trieste?

Trieste is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:38 AM in Istanbul and 5:38 AM in Trieste.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Trieste is 1561 km. It takes approximately 14h 12m 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 2924+ hotels available in Trieste.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Trieste by bus, plane, shuttle, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)IST - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale
7h 7m
€123–404
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ljubljana (LJU)SAW - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale
7h 13m
€90–490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to RumaIr / ...
3. Take the bus from Рума, аутобуска станица to Trieste, Autostazione
23h 16m
€105–122
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 Trieste
42h 50m
€253–1,179
Drive 1,561.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Trieste1,561.4 km
14h 12m
€241–348
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)IST - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
8h 20m
€123–494
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)IST - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centrale
9h 8m
€124–566
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)SAW - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
8h 21m
€110–450
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Trieste
24h 30m
€113–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše TomićCitylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Trieste
27h 5m
€104–142
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Trieste
30h 49m
€102–109

Istanbul to Trieste by bus

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24h 30mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,434.6 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Trieste via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia in around 24h 30m.

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