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

The cheapest way to get from Piran to Istanbul is to ferry and bus and train which costs 5.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 22h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Piran to Istanbul is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Piran and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Piran to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Piran and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Koper, Avtobusna Postaja, Trieste and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 28m.

How far is it from Piran to Istanbul?

The distance between Piran and Istanbul is 1459 km. The road distance is 1586.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Piran to Istanbul without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 22h 7m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Piran to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piran to Istanbul bus from?

Piran to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Piran station.

Where does the Piran to Istanbul bus arrive?

Piran to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana station.

What is the time difference between Piran and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Piran. It is currently 4:21 AM in Piran and 6:21 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Piran to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Piran to Istanbul is 1587 km. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Piran to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Piran to Istanbul by shuttle, plane, ferry, 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 Portorož to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
8h 3m
₺9,763–19,102
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
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 (IST)plane VCE - IST
8h 44m
₺5,363–26,602
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Piran to Trieste Portferry
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Рума, аутобуска станицаbus
3. Take the train from Ruma to Novi Beogradtrain Re / ...
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
22h 7m
₺5,922–6,580
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
36h 43m
₺15,606–23,647
Drive 1,586.5 km
1. Drive from Piran to Istanbulcar 1,586.5 km
14h 31m
₺10,373–14,982
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
8h 52m
₺5,376–27,623
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LJU - SAW
8h 6m
₺8,576–26,123
Shuttle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Bologna Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
10h 48m
₺6,063–36,602
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Port to Ljubljanashuttle
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
9h 55m
₺8,613–36,102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
26h 28m
₺6,353–7,695
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Piran to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
27h 54m
₺5,526–8,247
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
30h 55m
₺5,429–9,340
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Piran to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
41h 4m
₺12,951–59,329

Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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3h 48mAverage Duration

₺4,698Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,459.3 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Piran to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Avtobusna postaja Koper, Koper, Avtobusna Postaja, Trieste, Autostazione, Trieste, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 26h 28m.

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