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 22m.

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 10.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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 Ljubljana and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 49m.

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 22m 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 1h ahead of Piran. It is currently 10:36 PM in Piran and 11:36 PM 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 4293+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Piran to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Piran to Istanbul by shuttle, plane, ferry, 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
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
₺10,064–15,959
Bus, train
cheapest
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 train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
31h 1m
₺4,859–10,964
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 22m
₺5,884–6,831
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
₺12,996–59,394
Drive 1,586.5 km
1. Drive from Piran to Istanbulcar 1,586.5 km
14h 31m
₺10,638–15,366
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
8h 44m
₺5,664–33,459
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
₺5,377–31,480
Ferry, shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Piran to Trieste Portferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Port to Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
4. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
9h 20m
₺8,444–39,631
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 11m
₺8,477–25,980
Ferry, shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Piran to Trieste Portferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Port to Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
4. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZAG - SAW
9h 28m
₺6,057–42,652
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
23h 24m
₺6,888–10,993
Bus
1. Take the bus from Piran to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
23h 49m
₺6,336–8,692

Piran to Istanbul by bus

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23h 49mAverage Duration

₺6,336Cheapest 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 Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 23h 49m.

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