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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dubrovnik to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane DBV - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 30m
    ₺6,207–14,238

  2. Bus via Prizren

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus bus
    25h
    ₺3,696

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, 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
    18h 42m
    ₺4,327–6,460

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Kumanovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kyustendil to Sofiatrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    26h 52m
    ₺4,851–9,525

  5. Drive 1,196 km

    1. Drive from Dubrovnik to Istanbulcar car 1,196 km
    14h 59m
    ₺9,471–13,680

  6. Bus to Tivat Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Tivat Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TIV - IST
    7h 11m
    ₺6,084–17,668

  7. Bus, shuttle to Podgorica Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TGD - IST
    8h 1m

  8. Bus, shuttle to Podgorica Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Kotor, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kotor, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane TGD - SAW
    8h 13m

  9. Bus via Novi Pazar

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Istanbul Emniyet Otogarbus bus
    19h 24m
    ₺4,661–6,794

  10. Bus via Esenler Otogar

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, 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
    19h 44m
    ₺5,483–6,316

Dubrovnik to Istanbul by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration19h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,661Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Istanbul via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 18h 42m.

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