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1334 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Zagreb to Istanbul

Composite routes from Zagreb to Istanbul

Cheapest
12 h 38 min
Car
1334 km.
from $73
Other
5 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
1172 km.
from $208.93
6 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
1172 km.
from $144.85
22 h 15 min
1172 km.
from $152.22
24 h 17 min
Bus, Train
1172 km.
from $118.98

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.01
Bus from Zagreb to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.21–$53.50

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$50.95–$70.06

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$39.49–$305.71

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$31.84

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Zagreb - Motel Plitvice to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
13h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.33

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$52.22

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$292.97

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.02–$636.89
Plane from Ljubljana to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$700.58

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Ljubljana to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$496.77

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.86–$72.15

Istanbul Ulasim

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Istanbul is to bus and night bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 21h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 51m and costs $103.26 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Istanbul?

The distance between Zagreb and Istanbul is 1194 km. The road distance is 1336.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 22h 15m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Zagreb to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Istanbul bus from?

Zagreb to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where does the Zagreb to Istanbul bus arrive?

Zagreb to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plovdiv Train station.

What is the time difference between Zagreb and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Zagreb. It is currently 16:08 in Zagreb and 18:08 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Istanbul is 1336 km. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Zagreb 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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