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There are 7 ways to get from Split to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SPU - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 26m

  2. Bus via Ploče

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plocebus bus 974 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ploče to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    20h 43m
    ₺2,539–2,943

  3. Drive 1,340.8 km

    1. Drive from Split to Istanbulcar car 1,340.8 km
    16h 25m
    ₺9,708–14,023

  4. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SPU - SAW
    8h 54m
    ₺4,022–19,444

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    22h 45m
    ₺5,254

  6. Bus #2

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

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus bus
    32h 21m
    ₺7,560–10,907

Split to Istanbul by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,254Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to İstanbul Esenler via Ploce, Ploče, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 20h 43m. Alternatively, Croatia Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 5 times a day.

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