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

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 27h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kraków to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Krakow and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ivano-Frankivsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

How far is it from Kraków to Istanbul?

The distance between Kraków and Istanbul is 1256 km. The road distance is 1691.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kraków to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 27h 37m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Kraków to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Istanbul bus from?

Kraków to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Kraków to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Kraków to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 27h 37m.

Where does the Kraków to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kraków to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Kraków and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Kraków. It is currently 7:55 PM in Kraków and 8:55 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Kraków to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Istanbul is 1692 km. It takes approximately 17h 42m to drive from Kraków to Istanbul.

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

Book your Kraków to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4257+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Kraków to Istanbul - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Kraków to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Istanbul
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1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Istanbul (IST)plane KRK - IST
5h 35m
₺4,882–14,182
Fly John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KRK - SAW
8h 2m
₺3,585–15,205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Krakow to Ivano Frankivskbus Kyiv-Olawa / ...
2. Take the bus from Ivano-Frankivsk to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus Gns-01
27h 37m
₺5,283–7,259
Drive 1,691.9 km
1. Drive from Kraków to Istanbulcar 1,691.9 km
17h 42m
₺12,085–17,456
Shuttle to Katowice International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from Kraków Główny Station to Katowice Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Istanbul (IST)plane KTW - IST
8h 31m
₺7,406–21,101
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1382
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
34h 55m
₺8,769–13,129

Kraków to Istanbul by bus

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34h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,255.6 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Istanbul, Turkey?

LOT and Turkish Airlines fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Krakow to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ivano Frankivsk and Ivano-Frankivsk in around 27h 37m.

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