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How to get fromKotor to Istanbulby plane, bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Kotor to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Tivat Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TIV - IST
    2h 50m
    ₺5,751–12,296

  2. Bus via Kumanovo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Kumanovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbulbus bus
    17h 24m
    ₺3,510–4,710

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Istanbul Esenlerbus bus
    17h

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Kumanovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kyustendil to Sofiatrain train
    4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    25h 44m
    ₺3,906–7,375

  5. Drive 1,126.5 km

    1. Drive from Kotor to Istanbulcar car 1,126.5 km
    13h 42m
    ₺7,152–10,330

  6. Drive to Dubrovnik Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kotor to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)car car
    2. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane DBV - IST
    4h 27m
    ₺5,499–15,721

  7. Shuttle to Podgorica Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TGD - IST
    5h 26m

  8. Bus via Prizren

    1. Take the bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    20h 39m

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus bus
    22h 40m
    ₺4,281–6,181

Kotor to Istanbul by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,281Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kotor, Montenegro and Istanbul, Turkey?

Interjet and Turkish Airlines fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Istanbul Esenler via Podgorica , Bus station and Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica in around 17h.

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