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

The cheapest way to get from Kranj to Istanbul is to bus and train via Belgrade which costs 4.400 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 21h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kranj to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Kranj and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kranj to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Globus and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Ljubljana Central Bus Station and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Kranj and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Kranj to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kranj and arriving at Yenikapi via Villach Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 55m.

How far is it from Kranj to Istanbul?

The distance between Kranj and Istanbul is 1320 km. The road distance is 1499.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kranj to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train via Belgrade which takes 21h 31m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 4.800 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Kranj to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kranj to Istanbul bus from?

Kranj to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ljubljana Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kranj to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Kranj to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Kranj to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 24h 36m.

Where does the Kranj to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kranj to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Kranj and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Kranj. It is currently 9:37 AM in Kranj and 11:37 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Kranj to Istanbul train arrive?

Kranj to Istanbul train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kranj to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Kranj to Istanbul is 1500 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Kranj to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4513+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Kranj to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Kranj to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, car, car train, shuttle, or night train

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

Fly from Ljubljana
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)LJU - IST
5h 10m
₺6,857–14,379
Bus, train via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Sremska Mitrovica, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the train from Sremska Mitrovica to Novi BeogradRe / ...
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
21h 31m
₺4,426–4,740
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kranj to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
34h 34m
₺11,659–57,507
Drive 1,499.6 km
1. Drive from Kranj to Istanbul1,499.6 km
13h 37m
₺9,465–13,671
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)ZAG - IST
7h 51m
₺7,270–23,904
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Kranj to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)VCE - IST
8h 13m
₺7,169–33,273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3650 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
24h 36m
₺5,227–6,029
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationN981
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
26h 6m
₺5,149–7,551
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationN981
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkali493
32h 26m
₺4,648–6,899
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kranj to Villach Hbf316 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
35h 55m
₺12,102–22,304

Kranj to Istanbul by train and bus

1Weekly Services

21h 31mAverage Duration

₺4,426Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,319.7 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Globus to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana, Ljubljana Central Bus Station, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 24h 36m.

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