From Istanbul to Split by train. Is that possible ?

MeltemA
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Posted 8 years ago

Hi everyone,

We are planning a trip to Split in September, and wonder what would be the best route from Istanbul to Split by train? Any info is very much appreciated, thank you :)

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Flo
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replied 8 years ago

Hi!

Currently there is no train service between Istanbul and Kapikule, the night trains to Sofia and Bucharest are operated by bus between Istanbul and Kapikule. Read more here: [u]https://rail.cc/blog/bucharest-sofia-istanbul-train/[/u]
So, you can either travel with this replacement bus or take a regular long distance bus all the way to Plovdiv or Sofia (operated by Metro Turizm for example).

From Sofia, there is a day and a night train to Belgrade, from there take the day or night train to Zagreb, then day/night train to Split. There is no other option if you want to go by train.
It will be quite a long journey and it may be faster if you take a bus from Belgrade via Sarajevo - Mostar to Split.

Flo 8)