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How to get fromIstanbul to Donetskby plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Donetsk by plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Krasnodar, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane plane IST - KRR
    2. Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Rostov-Glavnytrain train
    3. Take the train from Rostov Gl to Kamenskaiatrain train
    13h 56m
    ₽9,339–37,289

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Nazran'bus bus
    2. Take the train from Nazran to Kamenskaiatrain train 145С
    2d 2h
    ₽8,064–11,264

  3. Bus via Zestaponi

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Zestafonibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zestafoni to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Kamensk-Shakhtinskybus bus
    47h 10m
    ₽14,604–18,786

  4. Fly to Volgograd International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Volgograd International Airport (VOG)plane plane IST - VOG
    2. Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Lihaiatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lihaia to Donetsktaxi taxi
    21h 56m
    ₽12,579–47,879

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Kamensk-Shakhtinskybus bus
    2d 11h
    ₽10,333–12,370

Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₽5,032Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,493.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 56m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Donetsk, Russia?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Donetsk via Zestafoni, Rostov-on-Don bus station, and Kamensk-Shakhtinsky in around 47h 10m.

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