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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Istanbul is to bus via Zagreb which costs 3.300 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Rijeka bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Zagreb and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Istanbul?

The distance between Rijeka and Istanbul is 1343 km. The road distance is 1491.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Zagreb which takes 20h 5m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Rijeka to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Istanbul bus from?

Rijeka to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rijeka bus station.

Where does the Rijeka to Istanbul bus arrive?

Rijeka to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

What is the time difference between Rijeka and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Rijeka. It is currently 2:23 AM in Rijeka and 3:23 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Rijeka to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Istanbul is 1491 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Rijeka to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3030+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Rijeka to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Rijeka to Istanbul by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train

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

Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the bus from Ban J. Jelačić Square to Zagreb Airportbus
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
7h 31m
₺6,398–12,678
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
20h 40m
₺2,179–6,880
Bus via Zagreb
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Zagrebbus 972 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
20h 5m
₺3,384–7,054
Drive 1,491.4 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Istanbulcar 1,491.4 km
13h 39m
₺10,937–15,798
Bus, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
8h 34m
₺10,084–30,680
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ban J. Jelačić Square to Zagreb Airportbus
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZAG - SAW
7h 39m
₺4,211–16,699
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
9h 36m
₺15,984–42,180
Bus, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LJU - SAW
8h 42m
₺8,997–43,201
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
9h 44m
₺15,497–38,201
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle Door to door Shuttle
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
24h 12m
₺4,790–6,333
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Zagrebbus 972 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
28h 7m
₺3,980–11,799

Rijeka to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

20h 5mAverage Duration

₺3,384Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rijeka to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,343.2 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Rijeka bus station to İstanbul Esenler via Zagreb, Belgrade bus station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 20h 5m.

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