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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 26h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zadar to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Zadar bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Zagreb and Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.

How far is it from Zadar to Istanbul?

The distance between Zadar and Istanbul is 1194 km. The road distance is 1513.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zadar to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 25h 25m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Zadar to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zadar to Istanbul bus from?

Zadar to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zadar bus station.

Bus or fly from Zadar to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Zadar to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 25h 25m.

Where does the Zadar to Istanbul bus arrive?

Zadar to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

What is the time difference between Zadar and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Zadar. It is currently 10:00 PM in Zadar and 11:00 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Zadar to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Istanbul is 1514 km. It takes approximately 15h 48m to drive from Zadar to Istanbul.

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

Book your Zadar to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4272+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Zadar to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Zadar to Istanbul by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from Zadar Airport
best
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAD - IST
7h 36m
₺8,205–21,351
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
26h 35m
₺1,493–2,316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Zagrebbus 952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
25h 25m
₺2,747–6,702
Drive 1,513.7 km
1. Drive from Zadar to Istanbulcar 1,513.7 km
15h 48m
₺11,328–16,362
Bus to Split Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane SPU - IST
7h 36m
₺6,706–14,241
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Zagrebbus
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
9h 47m
₺5,809–15,986
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Zagrebbus 952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
25h 30m
₺4,597–9,902
Bus via Pristina
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
30h 40m

Zadar to Istanbul by bus

16Weekly Buses

25h 25mAverage Duration

₺2,747Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zadar to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,193.9 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

Wizz Air, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zadar bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Zagreb and Belgrade bus station in around 25h 25m.

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