There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Klaipėda by plane, bus, night train, train, car, or shuttle
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Fly to Palanga International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)plane IST - PLQ
10h 49m$266–656Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Kaunas Central bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kauno autobusų stotis to Mokyklosbus
37h 2m$145–205Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
- Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Klaipėdatrain 15 / ...
2d 3h$257–384Drive 2,271.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Klaipėdacar 2,271.8 km
31h 34m$391–565Fly to Riga International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane IST - RIX
- Take a shuttle bus from Rīga Lidosta Airport to Klaipėda
9h 42m$155–325Bus, train
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Siauliai Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Šiauliai to Klaipėdatrain 15 / ...
45h 22m$155–203Bus via Kyiv
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Kyiv Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Kaunas Central bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kauno autobusų stotis to Mokyklosbus
2d 3h$162–246
Istanbul to Klaipėda by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Klaipėda is to bus which costs $140 - $210 and takes 37h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Klaipėda is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 42m and costs $150 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Klaipėda. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Mokyklos via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Kauno autobusų stotis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Klaipėda. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Klaipėda via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Istanbul and Klaipėda is 1801 km. The road distance is 2271.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Klaipėda without a car is to bus which takes 37h 2m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Istanbul to Klaipėda, including transfers.
Istanbul to Klaipėda bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Klaipėda train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Klaipėda is to fly which takes 10h 49m and costs $260 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 37h 2m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Klaipėda, Lithuania?
KLM, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Mokyklos via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Kaunas Central bus station, and Kauno autobusų stotis in around 37h 2m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Istanbul to Palanga International Airport via Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Istanbul to Palanga International Airport via Vilnius, Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
Flights from Istanbul to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $11–15
- 1st Class
- $11–15
- Phone
- +380 (93) 320-44-44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Chernivtsi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Website
- Gunsel
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Klaipėda bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.
Istanbul to Klaipėda train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Klaipėda is 2272 km. It takes approximately 31h 34m to drive from Istanbul to Klaipėda.
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