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

The cheapest way to get from Koper to Istanbul is to bus via Belgrade which costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 22h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koper to Istanbul is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Koper and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Koper to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Koper Banka and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Trieste, Autostazione and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Koper and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Koper to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Koper and arriving at Yenikapi via Budapest-Keleti, Videle and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 52m.

How far is it from Koper to Istanbul?

The distance between Koper and Istanbul is 1444 km. The road distance is 1572.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Koper to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train via Ruma which takes 22h 9m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Koper to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koper to Istanbul bus from?

Koper to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fudeks, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where do I catch the Koper to Istanbul train from?

Koper to Istanbul train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Koper station.

Where does the Koper to Istanbul bus arrive?

Koper to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fudeks, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Koper and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Koper. It is currently 6:58 AM in Koper and 8:58 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Koper to Istanbul train arrive?

Koper to Istanbul train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Koper to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Koper to Istanbul is 1572 km. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Koper to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4401+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Koper to Istanbul by shuttle, plane, bus, train, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)LJU - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 54m
₺9,583–17,506
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
22h 15m
₺5,093–6,492
Bus, train via Ruma
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Рума, аутобуска станица
2. Take the train from Ruma to Novi BeogradRe / ...
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
22h 9m
₺5,723–6,382
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Koper to Budapest-Keleti
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Videle347
3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
42h 52m
₺9,866–15,907
Drive 1,572.4 km
1. Drive from Koper to Istanbul1,572.4 km
14h 8m
₺9,985–14,422
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)VCE - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 53m
₺5,859–26,361
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)VCE - SAW
9h 22m
₺6,942–22,662
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)ZAG - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 4m
₺10,583–29,506
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZAG - SAW
9h 28m
₺13,566–32,307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Koper to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train station
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
26h 45m
₺5,376–7,407
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
29h 27m
₺5,363–8,531

Koper to Istanbul by bus

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22h 15mAverage Duration

₺5,093Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,444.4 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Koper Banka to İstanbul Esenler via Trieste, Trieste, Autostazione, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 22h 15m.

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