What is the cheapest way to get from Trieste to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Istanbul is to bus and train via Ruma which costs 5.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 20h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trieste to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Istanbul is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from Trieste to Istanbul?

The distance between Trieste and Istanbul is 1432 km. The road distance is 1559.4 km.

How do I travel from Trieste to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Trieste to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train via Ruma which takes 20h 14m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Trieste to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Trieste to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Istanbul bus from?

Trieste to Istanbul bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Trieste station.

Where does the Trieste to Istanbul bus arrive?

Trieste to Istanbul bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Trieste and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Trieste. It is currently 1:02 PM in Trieste and 3:02 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Trieste to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Istanbul is 1559 km. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Trieste to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Trieste to Istanbul?

Book your Trieste to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Trieste to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Trieste to Istanbul by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
6h 34m
₺6,301–20,789
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LJU - SAW
6h 37m
₺5,114–27,810
Bus, train via Ruma
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Рума, аутобуска станицаbus
2. Take the train from Ruma to Novi Beogradtrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
20h 14m
₺5,535–6,058
Drive 1,559.4 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Istanbulcar 1,559.4 km
14h 10m
₺12,365–17,861
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane VCE - IST
7h 36m
₺5,799–24,974
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
7h 59m
₺7,750–30,129
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VCE - SAW
7h 44m
₺5,912–25,995
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZAG - SAW
8h 2m
₺10,663–32,150
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
23h
₺6,099–6,799
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
25h 35m
₺5,371–7,207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
27h 27m
₺5,175–8,444

Trieste to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

23hAverage Duration

₺6,099Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Trieste to Istanbul.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,431.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Trieste to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 23h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.