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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Korçë by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus bus
    15h 22m
    $47–66

  2. Drive  832.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Korçëcar car 832.9 km
    8h 51m
    $177–255

  3. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane SAW - TIA
    2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Korçëbus bus
    9h 20m
    $54–324

  4. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Korçëbus bus
    16h 7m
    $141

  5. Fly Istanbul Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane IST - TIA
    2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Korçëbus bus
    9h 15m
    $94–314

  6. Fly Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane IST - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kozani to Korçëbus bus
    11h 5m

  7. Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly to Ohrid Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane plane IST - OHD
    3. Take the bus from Prrenjas to Pogradecbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pogradec to Korçëbus bus
    7h 37m
    $157–577

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 22m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Korçë, Albania?

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Pogradec 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 14h.

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