What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg is to fly which costs RUB 7500 - RUB 29000 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 37000.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Saint Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at St Petersburg, station via str. Tighina and Chișinău, North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 18m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg?

The distance between Istanbul and Saint Petersburg is 2127 km. The road distance is 2781.8 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg without a car is to bus via Chișinău which takes 42h 18m and costs RUB 11000 - RUB 23000.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Saint Petersburg bus from?

Istanbul to Saint Petersburg bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 37000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chișinău, which costs RUB 11000 - RUB 23000 and takes 42h 18m.

Where does the Istanbul to Saint Petersburg bus arrive?

Istanbul to Saint Petersburg bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Chişinău Centru station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Saint Petersburg is 2782 km. It takes approximately 39h 44m to drive from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg.

Istanbul to Saint Petersburg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg by plane, bus, car, night train, or train

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Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane IST - LED
7h 45m
₽8,268–36,318
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane SAW - LED
8h 5m
₽7,774–28,355
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centrubus
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to St Petersburg, stationbus Chișinău/St Petersburg
42h 18m
₽11,925–22,734
Drive 2,781.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Saint Petersburgcar 2,781.8 km
39h 44m
₽27,423–39,611
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
47h 20m
₽14,292–25,322
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
3. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to St Petersburg, stationbus
2d 3h
₽14,119–24,910
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 960
2d 17h
₽17,719–28,050

Istanbul (IST) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

52Weekly Planes

5h 2mAverage Duration

₽8,322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,127 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Saint Petersburg, Russia?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Istanbul (IST) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to St Petersburg, station via Chişinău Centru, str. Tighina, Gara Auto Nord, and Chișinău, North Bus Station in around 42h 18m.

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