There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Rostov Oblast by plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Krasnodar, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane IST - KRR
- Take the train from Krasnodar 2 to Bataysktrain
8h 58m₽6,094–30,244Bus via Zestaponi
- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Zestafonibus
- Take the bus from Zestafoni to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
42h 55m₽13,419–17,179Fly to Sochi International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane IST - AER
- Take the train from Sochi Airport to Bataysktrain
14h 22m₽6,644–30,744Fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)plane IST - MRV
- Take the train from Mineralnye Vody to Bataysktrain
11h 41m₽7,394–33,974Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Nazran'bus
- Take the train from Nazran to Rostov-Glavnytrain 145С
45h 54m₽7,375–9,825Bus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
2d 7h₽8,854–10,393
Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rostov Oblast is to bus and train which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 10000 and takes 45h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rostov Oblast is to fly and train which takes 8h 58m and costs RUB 6000 - RUB 31000.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rostov Oblast station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Aksaray and arriving at Rostov-on-Don bus station via Zestafoni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 55m.
The distance between Istanbul and Rostov Oblast is 1263 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Rostov Oblast without a car is to bus via Zestaponi which takes 42h 55m and costs RUB 13000 - RUB 18000.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Istanbul to Rostov Oblast, including transfers.
Istanbul to Rostov Oblast bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.
Istanbul to Rostov Oblast bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Zestafoni station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rostov Oblast, Russia?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Rostov-on-Don via Zestafoni and Rostov-on-Don bus station in around 42h 55m.
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Istanbul to Sochi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–28,000
Flights from Istanbul to Mineralnye Vody Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–31,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Krasnodar 2 to Bataysk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽900–1,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽900–1,300
Train from Sochi Airport to Bataysk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–2,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,500–2,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,800–2,600
Train from Mineralnye Vody to Bataysk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–2,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,400–2,000
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,700–2,400
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Zestafoni
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽3,488–7,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₽5,000–7,500
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₽1,100–1,600
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