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Dubrovnik to Istanbul

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Nine ways to Travel from Dubrovnik to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$191.07–$1,082.71

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Tivat Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.02–$891.64
Plane from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.28–$764.27

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Tivat Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.76–$547.72

Interjet

Website:
interjet.com/
Plane from Tivat Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$394.87

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$92.72

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Kyustendil to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.57–$7.64

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.39–$49.68
Bus from Shkodër to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.40–$70.06

Croatia Bus

Phone:
+385 (0) 91 6113 073
Website:
croatiabus.hr/en/
Bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Herceg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkoder,Rruga
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$79.55

Globtour

Phone:
+387 36 651-393
Website:
globtour.com/
Bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Herceg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.55

Vardar Express

Phone:
+389 2 2566668
Website:
vardarexpress.com
Bus from Herceg Novi to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.93
Bus from Herceg Novi to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.93

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendil
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Bozur

Phone:
+382 20 633 807
Website:
bozur.net/me/
Bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Herceg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Blue Line

Phone:
+382 31 33 60 06
Website:
blueline-mne.com/
Bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Herceg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.35–$7.64

Lalatovic Travel

Phone:
+382 69 316 688
Website:
lalatovictravelbd.me/me/
Bus from Herceg Novi to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Atmaxha

Phone:
+383 (0)29 226666
Website:
atmaxhatrans.com/web/index.php
Bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Once a week

Vector

Phone:
+383 44 119 284
Website:
vectortravel.eu/
Bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.74

Erhan Trans

Phone:
+383 44 190 915
Website:
facebook.com/erhantrans/
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Instabul
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dubrovnik to Istanbul is to bus via Skopje which costs $81.52 - $97.83 and takes 18h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubrovnik to Istanbul is to bus and fly and Metro which takes 4h 44m and costs $184.78 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Dubrovnik and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubrovnik station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul via Herceg Novi and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

How far is it from Dubrovnik to Istanbul?

The distance between Dubrovnik and Istanbul is 983 km. The road distance is 1275.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dubrovnik to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Skopje which takes 18h 42m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Dubrovnik to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubrovnik to Istanbul bus from?

Dubrovnik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Globtour, depart from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station.

Where does the Dubrovnik to Istanbul bus arrive?

Dubrovnik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Globtour, arrive at Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 station.

What is the time difference between Dubrovnik and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Dubrovnik. It is currently 15:29 in Dubrovnik and 17:29 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Dubrovnik to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubrovnik to Istanbul is 1275 km. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Dubrovnik to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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