What is the cheapest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) is to bus which costs 4.400 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 21h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Croatia to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Aksaray via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.

How far is it from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Croatia and Istanbul (State) is 1117 km. The road distance is 1334.4 km.

How do I travel from Croatia to Istanbul (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 19h 38m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Croatia to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Bus or fly from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 4.400 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 20h 47m.

Where does the Croatia to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Croatia to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Croatia and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Croatia. It is currently 11:49 AM in Croatia and 1:49 PM in Istanbul (State).

Can I drive from Croatia to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Istanbul (State) is 1334 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Croatia to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4173+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Croatia to Istanbul (State) - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Croatia to Istanbul (State) by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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Fly Split Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane SPU - IST
5h 46m
₺6,774–16,713
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZAG - SAW
5h 49m
₺3,301–17,273
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
19h 38m
₺5,124–6,224
Drive 1,334.4 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Istanbulcar 1,334.4 km
12h 8m
₺10,816–15,623
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul, Metro
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZAG - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
6h 24m
₺5,643–18,315
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST)plane LJU - IST
8h 20m
₺7,114–35,195
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus 1900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Aksaraybus
20h 47m
₺4,432–5,413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Aksaraybus
21h 40m
₺4,448–5,721
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
26h 29m
₺5,209–10,456

Croatia to Istanbul (State) by tram and bus

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20h 47mAverage Duration

₺4,432Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,117.2 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Croatia and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Trg bana J. Jelačića to Aksaray via Autobusni kol., Zagreb, Belgrade bus station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 20h 47m.

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