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 5.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 20h 9m.

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 36m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 27.000 ₺.

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 1435 km. The road distance is 1559.7 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 9m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 11:47 PM in Trieste and 1:47 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Trieste to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Istanbul is 1560 km. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Trieste to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4533+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Trieste to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Trieste to Istanbul by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)LJU - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 14m
₺6,285–20,755
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 Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LJU - SAW
6h 36m
₺4,968–26,556
Bus, train via Ruma
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Рума, аутобуска станица
2. Take the train from Ruma to Novi BeogradRe / ...
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
20h 9m
₺5,434–5,935
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
35h 39m
₺12,591–58,853
Drive 1,559.7 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Istanbul1,559.7 km
14h 6m
₺12,047–17,400
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)VCE - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 16m
₺6,177–24,820
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 Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)VCE - SAW
7h 43m
₺5,660–22,621
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)ZAG - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 15m
₺6,491–28,529
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZAG - SAW
8h 36m
₺9,474–31,330
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
23h
₺5,369–6,069
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić to Istanbul Hotel MontenegroCitylines 87 / ...
25h 35m
₺5,203–7,016
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
27h 34m
₺5,045–8,214

Trieste to Istanbul by bus

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23hAverage Duration

₺5,369Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,435.2 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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.

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