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How to get fromIstanbul to Rostov-on-Donby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Rostov-on-Don by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Krasnodar, train

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane plane IST - KRR
    2. Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Rostov-Glavnytrain train
    9h 35m
    ₽5,898–29,848

  2. 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
    42h 51m
    ₽13,246–17,060

  3. Fly to Sochi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane plane IST - AER
    2. Take the train from Sochi Airport to Rostov-Glavnytrain train
    14h 38m
    ₽6,448–28,848

  4. Fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)plane plane IST - MRV
    2. Take the train from Beshtau to Rostov Gltrain train
    12h 24m
    ₽7,698–32,448

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Nazran'bus bus
    2. Take the train from Nazran to Rostov-Glavnytrain train 145С
    45h 49m
    ₽7,151–9,551

  6. 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
    2d 6h
    ₽8,621–10,153

Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket₽4,824Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,277.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rostov-on-Don, Russia?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Rostov-on-Don bus station via Zestafoni in around 42h 51m.

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