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

The cheapest way to get from Koper to Istanbul is to shuttle and bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 21h 25m.

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 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

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 and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Ljubljana bus station and Plovdiv Hristo Botev. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 24m.

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 shuttle and bus which takes 21h 25m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 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 Arriva Slovenia, depart from Koper station.

Where does the Koper to Istanbul bus arrive?

Koper to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.

What is the time difference between Koper and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Koper. It is currently 5:48 PM in Koper and 6:48 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4385+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Koper to Istanbul by shuttle, plane, 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.

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
₺10,498–18,789
Bus, train
cheapest
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
₺5,079–10,692
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
21h 25m
₺5,191–5,891
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
₺14,932–51,401
Drive 1,572.2 km
1. Drive from Koper to Istanbulcar 1,572.2 km
14h 13m
₺10,908–15,756
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
₺7,103–43,214
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
₺7,484–34,631
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
₺9,201–26,812
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 21m
₺7,106–92,237
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
₺8,487–38,654
Bus
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
₺5,600–8,947
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
28h 57m
₺5,490–8,806

Koper to Istanbul by bus

7Weekly Buses

28h 24mAverage Duration

₺5,600Cheapest Price

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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 to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Ljubljana AP, Ljubljana bus station, Plovdiv Train station, and Plovdiv Hristo Botev in around 28h 24m.

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