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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by plane, bus, train or car

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Fly Istanbul to Sarajevo  •  4h 31m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sarajevo (SJJ) IST - SJJ

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Bus via Skopje  •  22h 43m

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar
  2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sarajevo

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Fly Istanbul to Tivat, bus  •  7h 56m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tivat (TIV) IST - TIV
  2. Take the bus from Herceg Novi to Mostar

Fly Istanbul to Belgrade, bus  •  8h 21m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Belgrade (BEG) IST - BEG
  2. Take the bus from Belgrade to Tuzla

Fly Istanbul to Dubrovnik, bus  •  8h

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dubrovnik (DBV) IST - DBV
  2. Take the bus from Slano to Mostar Bus Station East

Train to Sabiha Gokcen, fly to Sarajevo  •  7h 20m

  1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
  2. Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Sarajevo (SJJ) SAW - SJJ

Bus  •  23h 40m

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade Citylines NSIS0830 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Belgrade to Sarajevo

Bus via Gornji Milanovac  •  33h 39m

  1. Take the bus from Hotel Amira Istanbul to Novi Pazar
  2. Take the bus from Novi Pazar to Gornji Milanovac
  3. Take the bus from Gornji Milanovac to Sokolac

Drive  •  13h 14m

  1. Drive from Istanbul to Sarajevo 1160.9 km

Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by bus

2 Weekly Buses
23h 40m Average Duration
$75 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to bus which costs 2.400 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 23h 40m.

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The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Alipašin Most via Skopje, Transporten Centar and Sarajevo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 43m.

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The distance between Istanbul and Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 945 km. The road distance is 1160.9 km.

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The best way to get from Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina without a car is to bus via Skopje which takes 22h 43m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.

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It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including transfers.

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Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

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The best way to get from Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 20.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Skopje, which costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 22h 43m.

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Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina bus services, operated by Makedonija Soobrakaj AD, arrive at Sarajevo station.

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Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:10 PM in Istanbul and 6:10 PM in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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  • Distance: 944.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Ilidža 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Sarajevo via Skopje, Transporten Centar and Sarajevo in around 22h 43m.

Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sarajevo
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $650
Flights from Istanbul to Tivat
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$230 - $900
Flights from Istanbul to Tivat via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$230 - $900
Flights from Istanbul to Belgrade
Ave. Duration
1h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $850
Flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik
Ave. Duration
1h 52m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $650
Air Serbia
Website
airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul to Tivat via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$230 - $900
Flights from Istanbul to Belgrade
Ave. Duration
1h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $850
Tarom
Website
tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Belgrade via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $700
Pegasus Airlines
Website
flypgs.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Sarajevo
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $850
FlexFlight ApS
Website
flexflight.dk
Flights from Istanbul to Tivat
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$280 - $550
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
fly-armenia.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Sarajevo
Ave. Duration
2h
When
Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$60 - $390
Train operators
Bus operators
Centrotrans Eurolines
Phone
+387 33 770 889
Email
info@centrotrans.com
Website
centrotrans.com
Bus from Herceg Novi to Mostar
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$12 - $18
Schedules at
centrotrans.com
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centrotrans.com
Croatia Bus
Phone
+385 (0) 91 2181 455
Email
info@croatiabus.hr
Website
croatiabus.hr
Bus from Slano to Mostar Bus Station East
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
$10 - $15
Schedules at
croatiabus.getbybus.com
Makedonija Soobrakaj AD
Phone
+389(0)2 24 02 388
Email
avtobuska@maksoob.com.mk
Website
makedonijasoobrakaj.com
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sarajevo
Ave. Duration
7h 33m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$40 - $55
Schedules at
facebook.com
Citylines
Phone
+3590885700870
Email
support@citylines.eu
Website
citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade
Ave. Duration
15h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$49 - $54
Schedules at
citylines.eu
Alamanis tours
Phone
011344-60-06
Email
alamanis@orion.rs
Website
polazak.com
Bus from Belgrade to Sarajevo
Ave. Duration
6h 30m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
$25
Schedules at
polazak.com
Yonca
Phone
+38120411090
Website
polazak.rs
Bus from Hotel Amira Istanbul to Novi Pazar
Ave. Duration
20h 30m
Frequency
Twice a week
Schedules at
polazak.rs
Ozlem Tours
Phone
+38120 411090
Email
ozlemtours@yahoo.com
Website
facebook.com
Bus from Novi Pazar to Gornji Milanovac
Ave. Duration
2h 51m
Frequency
3 times a day
Website
http://ozlem.rs/redovivoznje/
Pejic Tours
Phone
+381 20 314 545
Email
info@pejictours.com
Website
pejictours.com
Bus from Novi Pazar to Gornji Milanovac
Ave. Duration
2h 12m
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
pejictours.com
Benko Tours 92
Phone
+(381)(20)311833
Email
benkotours92@gmail.com
Website
redvoznje.net
Bus from Novi Pazar to Gornji Milanovac
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$6 - $8
Schedules at
facebook.com
Aroma
Phone
+387 65 626 696
Bus from Gornji Milanovac to Sokolac
Ave. Duration
4h 53m
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
polazak.com

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Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1161 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Istanbul to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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