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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Istanbul is to bus which costs 2.100 ₺ - 5.000 ₺ and takes 20h 40m.

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 36m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

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 which takes 20h 40m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 5.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 Arriva Croatia, depart from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Rijeka to Istanbul bus arrive?

Rijeka to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Rijeka and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Rijeka. It is currently 4:08 PM in Rijeka and 6:08 PM 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 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rijeka to Istanbul by bus, plane, car, car train, 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 36m
₺5,732–12,598
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
₺2,165–5,017
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rijeka to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
36h 8m
₺12,777–59,223
Drive 1,491.4 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Istanbulcar 1,491.4 km
13h 39m
₺10,490–15,151
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
₺8,060–28,572
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 38m
₺8,845–15,619
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
₺7,860–30,572
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 43m
₺8,173–31,593
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle Door to door Shuttle
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Montenegro Hotelbus
23h 47m
₺6,123
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rijeka to Slavonski Brodtrain 211
2. Take the bus from Slavonski Brod, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus
31h 38m
₺7,896–10,850

Rijeka to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

20h 40mAverage Duration

₺2,165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,343.2 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 20h 40m.

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