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 4.800 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 21h 54m.

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 56m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 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, Avtobusna Postaja and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Trieste, Autostazione and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.

How far is it from Koper to Istanbul?

The distance between Koper and Istanbul is 1444 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 and train via Ruma which takes 21h 53m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 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 4:00 PM in Koper and 6:00 PM in Istanbul.

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 4457+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Koper to Istanbul by shuttle, plane, bus, 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, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 56m
₺9,361–17,656
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
21h 54m
₺4,832–6,121
Bus, train via Ruma
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Рума, аутобуска станицаbus
2. Take the train from Ruma to Novi Beogradtrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
21h 53m
₺5,562–6,211
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
35h 43m
₺12,706–59,119
Drive 1,572.2 km
1. Drive from Koper to Istanbulcar 1,572.2 km
14h 13m
₺10,109–14,602
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 55m
₺5,861–26,423
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 Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
9h 20m
₺5,444–27,164
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 Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 6m
₺10,761–29,656
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 Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZAG - SAW
9h 26m
₺13,744–32,397
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Koper to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
27h
₺5,483–7,516
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
29h 34m
₺5,443–8,864

Koper to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

21h 54mAverage Duration

₺4,832Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,444.4 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to İstanbul Esenler via Trieste, Autostazione and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 21h 54m.

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