There are 8 ways to get from Split to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Split Airport to Istanbul, Metro
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane SPU - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 26m₺7,157–16,197Bus #3
cheapest- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-Abus
- Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
30h 47m₺3,667–5,832Bus
- 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₺4,839–7,623Drive 1,340.4 km
- Drive from Split to Istanbulcar 1,340.4 km
16h 13m₺10,695–15,448Fly Split Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SPU - SAW
8h 53m₺8,319–17,180Bus to Tivat Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus
- Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST)plane TIV - IST
9h 36m₺6,913–20,038Bus 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₺5,969–7,453Bus #2
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Belgrade bus stationbus N1905 / ...
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1920
27h 50m₺4,786–11,963
Split to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Istanbul is to bus which costs 3.600 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 30h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 26m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul is 1117 km. The road distance is 1340.4 km.
The best way to get from Split to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 21h 44m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Split to Istanbul, including transfers.
Split to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Split to Istanbul is to bus which takes 21h 44m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 8.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 8.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 8h 53m.
Split to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 7:24 AM in Split and 8:24 AM in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Istanbul, 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. Alternatively, Croatia Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 hours.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–17,000
Flights from Split Airport to Istanbul via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–14,000
Flights from Tivat Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–26,000
Flights from Tivat Airport to Istanbul via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–28,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Tivat, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–3,000
- 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
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