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

The cheapest way to get from Piran to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 30h 17m.

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 bus station and Plovdiv Hristo Botev. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 59m.

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 Ljubljana AP station.

What is the time difference between Piran and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Piran. It is currently 8:16 PM in Piran and 9:16 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 30m to drive from Piran to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4338+ 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
₺10,065–15,605
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
31h 55m
₺5,022–11,441
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
₺5,893–6,836
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
₺17,768–30,163
Drive 1,586.5 km
1. Drive from Piran to Istanbulcar 1,586.5 km
14h 30m
₺10,804–15,605
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
₺6,465–37,105
Bus, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Piran 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
9h 5m
₺7,188–30,644
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
₺5,478–44,126
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
₺9,078–27,626
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
₺21,065–54,105
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Piran 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 59m
₺5,588–9,044
Bus
1. Take the bus from Koper, Avtobusna Postaja to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbulbus
30h 17m
₺5,473–7,283
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 1m
₺15,023–51,533

Piran to Istanbul by bus

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28h 59mAverage Duration

₺5,588Cheapest 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 Ljubljana AP, Ljubljana bus station, Plovdiv Train station, and Plovdiv Hristo Botev in around 28h 59m.

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