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How to get fromIstanbul to Gagraby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Gagra by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Metro, fly

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    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane plane IST - AER
    7h 38m
    $58–343

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Hostatrain train
    4. Take the train from Hosta to Gagrypshtrain train
    2d 10h
    $139–191

  3. Drive  2,543.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Gagracar car 2,543.6 km
    34h 48m
    $312–450

Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,030.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gagra, Georgia?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Gagra. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Sochi International Airport (AER), walk to Sochi Airport, then take the train to Gagrypsh. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Gagrypsh via Bursa, Bursa bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station, Krasnodar 1, and Hosta in around 2d 10h.

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