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

The cheapest way to get from Koper to Istanbul is to bus via Kumanovo which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 28h 30m.

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 which takes 7h 14m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 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 Istanbul Esenler via Trieste and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

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-Kelenfoeld, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 34m.

How far is it from Koper to Istanbul?

The distance between Koper and Istanbul is 1441 km. The road distance is 1572.2 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 which takes 23h 30m and costs 5.900 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 M&M Travel, depart from Trieste 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 M&M Travel, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Koper and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Koper. It is currently 12:15 PM in Koper and 1:15 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Koper to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Koper to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Koper to Istanbul is 1572 km. It takes approximately 14h 13m to drive from Koper to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4256+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Koper to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Koper to Istanbul by shuttle, plane, bus, train, night 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.

Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
7h 14m
₺10,023–17,818
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
9h 21m
₺4,807–41,238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Esenlerbus
23h 30m
₺5,936–5,987
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Koper to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 34m
₺18,202–29,751
Drive 1,572.2 km
1. Drive from Koper to Istanbulcar 1,572.2 km
14h 13m
₺10,771–15,557
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
9h 13m
₺6,604–39,215
Bus, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
8h 30m
₺7,787–32,634
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LJU - SAW
7h 22m
₺9,126–27,841
Bus, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZAG - SAW
8h 38m
₺5,190–36,657
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
28h 24m
₺5,703–8,950
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbulbus
28h 30m
₺5,378–6,578
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
30h 41m
₺5,182–10,695
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Koper to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
40h 44m
₺14,910–52,370

Koper to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

23h 30mAverage Duration

₺5,936Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Koper to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,441.1 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

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

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