How to get from Zara to Istanbul
- 753 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
10h 29m
direct
Bus
€41
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 24 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zara to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 29m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 753 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
753 km
Zara to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zara → İstanbul Dudullubus
Metro Turizm·10h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Zara to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 14:00 and the last at 17:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 3 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zara to Istanbul works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Zara to İstanbul Dudullu, about 10h 29m. In total it's roughly €41 over 10h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Zara to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zara to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 10h 29m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zara to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 14:00 and the last at 17:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zara to Istanbul?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 14:00 and 17:00.
How far is Istanbul from Zara?
About 753 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zara to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €41. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zara to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm.
Can you get from Zara to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10h 29m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zara to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026