There are 6 ways to get from Split to Instabul by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, Metro
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane SPU - IST
- Take the train from Kayaşehir Merkez to Kirazlitrain
- Take the train from Kirazlı to Esenler Otogartrain
6h 6m₺7,030–18,285Bus #3
cheapest- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-Abus
- Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
30h 47m₺3,671–5,839Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus
21h 44m₺4,850–7,639Drive 1,335.3 km
- Drive from Split to Instabulcar 1,335.3 km
16h 10m₺12,058–17,417Bus via Esenler Otogar
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
22h 46m₺5,986–7,475Bus #2
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus Arriva
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1920
27h 55m₺4,971–10,662
Split to Instabul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Instabul is to bus which costs 3.600 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 30h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Instabul is to fly and Metro which takes 6h 6m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Instabul. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Istanbul via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 44m.
The distance between Split and Instabul is 1118 km. The road distance is 1335.3 km.
The best way to get from Split to Instabul without a car is to bus which takes 21h 44m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Split to Instabul, including transfers.
Split to Instabul bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Instabul bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 station.
Instabul is 2h ahead of Split. It is currently 3:25 PM in Split and 5:25 PM in Instabul.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Instabul is 1335 km. It takes approximately 16h 10m to drive from Split to Instabul.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Instabul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Istanbul via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 21h 44m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–22,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–15,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–22,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–15,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Kayaşehir Merkez to Kirazli
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Kirazlı to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +385 (0) 91 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,800
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,800
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +389 2 2566668
- info@vardarexpress.com
- Website
- vardarexpress.com
Bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,516
- Schedules at
- vardarexpress.com
Bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,516
- Schedules at
- vardarexpress.com
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,400
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Shkodër to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–3,700
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- lukstempotur@gmail.com
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,236
- Schedules at
- Luks Tempo Turizm
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺270–3,200
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–3,700
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–7,000
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +383 44 119 284
- info@vectortravelgroup.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Split Bus Station to Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-A
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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