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There are 7 ways to get from Split 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
    ₺7,108–15,563

  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
    ₺1,992–7,065

  3. Drive 1,340.4 km

    1. Drive from Split to Istanbulcar car 1,340.4 km
    16h 13m
    ₺10,620–15,339

  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
    ₺8,261–15,711

  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
    ₺5,466–6,166

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabulbus bus
    30h
    ₺4,549–5,053

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Tetovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tetovo to Istanbulbus bus
    31h
    ₺3,996–6,429

Split to Istanbul by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Split, 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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