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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane SPU - IST
    5h 46m
    ₺6,988–18,243

  2. Bus #3

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus bus
    30h 47m
    ₺3,671–5,839

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus bus
    21h 44m
    ₺4,850–7,639

  4. Drive  1,340.3 km

    1. Drive from Split to Istanbulcar car 1,340.3 km
    16h 14m
    ₺12,103–17,482

  5. Bus via Esenler Otogar

    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    22h 46m
    ₺5,986–7,475

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus Arriva
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1920
    27h 55m
    ₺4,971–10,662

Split to Istanbul by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration27h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,971Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

Croatia Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Airport (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.

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