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There are 6 ways to get from Split (Station) to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)planeSPU - IST
    5h 2m
    ₺6,491–13,904

  2. Bus via Ploče

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Plocebus974 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ploče to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
    3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
    20h 43m
    ₺2,670–2,990

  3. Drive 1,340.3 km

    1. Drive from Split (Station) to Istanbulcar1,340.3 km
    16h 27m
    ₺9,254–13,367

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabusArriva
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
    23h 45m
    ₺3,618–4,645

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Esenler Otogarbus
    27h 54m

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry
    2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
    3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
    31h 11m
    ₺7,269–9,267

Split (Station) to Istanbul by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration23h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,618Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Split (Station), Croatia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Croatia Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler via Ploce, Ploče, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 20h 43m.

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