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How to get fromSplit to Istanbulby plane, bus, car or ferry

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SPU - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    6h 13m
    ₺5,533–14,697

  2. Bus via Ploče

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station 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
    ₺2,749–3,152

  3. Drive 1,336.2 km

    1. Drive from Split to Istanbulcar car 1,336.2 km
    16h 33m
    ₺9,364–13,525

  4. 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
    ₺5,209

  5. 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

  6. 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
    31h 11m
    ₺6,721–9,450

Split to Istanbul by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,209Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Istanbul, Turkey?

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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