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There are 7 ways to get from Split (Station) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SPU - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 26m
    ₺7,120–15,589

  2. Bus via Ploče

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plocebus bus 974 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ploče to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    24h 53m
    ₺1,973–7,034

  3. Drive  1,341.2 km

    1. Drive from Split (Station) to Istanbulcar car 1,341.2 km
    16h 14m
    ₺10,644–15,374

  4. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SPU - SAW
    8h 53m
    ₺8,275–15,737

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1920
    26h 55m
    ₺5,449–6,149

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Shkodër - Kompleksi Luani-Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus bus
    30h 47m
    ₺3,672–5,839

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    31h 32m
    ₺5,145–6,151

Split (Station) to Istanbul by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ploce, Ploče, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, and Belgrade bus station in around 24h 53m. Alternatively, Croatia Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 hours.

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