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How to get fromIstanbul to Mervby plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Merv by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Ashgabat International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane plane IST - ASB
    2. Take the train from Ashgabat to Bayramalytrain train
    15h 56m
    $421–1,220

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Mashhad International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)plane plane SAW - MHD
    2. Drive from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Mervcar car
    12h 55m
    $117–475

  3. Drive 3,649.7 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Mervcar car 3,649.7 km
    44h 11m
    $427–617

  4. Fly Istanbul to Mashhad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)plane plane IST - MHD
    2. Drive from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Mervcar car
    12h 54m
    $167–725

  5. Fly Istanbul to Bukhara International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane plane IST - BHK
    2. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain train
    3. Drive from Alat to Turkmenabatcar car
    4. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain train
    15h 57m
    $342–635

Istanbul (IST) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,980.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 56m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Merv, Turkmenistan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Merv. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB), take the taxi to Ashgabat, take the train to Bayramaly, then take the taxi to Merv. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Merv in around 44h 11m.

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