There are 5 ways to get from Split to Instabul by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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 (IST)plane SPU - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain
5h 45m₺6,755–13,783Bus via Belgrade
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plocebus 974 / ...
- Take the bus from Ploče to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
24h 53m₺1,900–3,020Drive 1,335.8 km
- Drive from Split to Instabulcar 1,335.8 km
16h 24m₺9,986–14,424Bus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Esenler Otogarbus
27h 54mFerry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry
- Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
- Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
32h 21m₺7,780–10,955
Split to Instabul by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Instabul is to bus via Belgrade which costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 24h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Instabul is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 45m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Instabul station. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ploče and Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 53m.
The distance between Split and Instabul is 1126 km. The road distance is 1335.8 km.
The best way to get from Split to Instabul without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 24h 53m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Split to Instabul, including transfers.
Split to Instabul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Instabul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ploce station.
Instabul is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 12:04 AM in Split and 1:04 AM in Instabul.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Instabul is 1336 km. It takes approximately 16h 24m 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ploce, Ploče, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, and Belgrade bus station in around 24h 53m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–14,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–14,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–14,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–14,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–17,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Ploce
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺470–800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Ploče to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺230–340
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- +383 44 119 284
- info@vectortravelgroup.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Split Bus Station to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–2,700
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- lukstempotur@gmail.com
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Luks-Tempo-Turizm-61561171973637
- Phone
- +385 (0) 91 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,422
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Shkodër to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +385 20 313 119
- support@tp-line.hr
- Website
- tp-line.hr
Ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–3,900
- Website
- https://www.tp-line.hr/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 4237+ hotels available in Instabul.




































