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How to get fromSplit to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Split to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Split Airport 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
    ₺6,933–16,633

  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
    ₺3,664–5,828

  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
    ₺4,833–7,614

  4. Drive  1,340.3 km

    1. Drive from Split to Istanbulcar car 1,340.3 km
    16h 13m
    ₺10,811–15,616

  5. Fly Split Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SPU - SAW
    7h 58m
    ₺9,213–17,367

  6. Bus to Tivat Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TIV - IST
    9h 36m
    ₺6,910–20,032

  7. Shuttle to Dubrovnik Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane DBV - IST
    9h 40m

  8. 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
    ₺5,959–7,440

  9. 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
    ₺4,770–10,538

Split to Istanbul by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration27h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,770Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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) 5 times a day.

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