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How to get fromIstanbul to Türkmenabatby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Türkmenabat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bukhara International Airport, train, bus

    best
    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. Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    12h 46m

  2. Fly to Ashgabat International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane plane IST - ASB
    2. Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain train
    20h 5m
    $431–1,123

  3. Drive 3,888.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Türkmenabatcar car 3,888.6 km
    45h 57m
    $455–658

  4. Fly to Samarkand International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)plane plane IST - SKD
    2. Take the train from Samarkand to Bukhara 1train train
    3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Alattrain train
    4. Take the bus from Olot to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus bus
    16h 12m

Istanbul (IST) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,194.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Türkmenabat. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Bukhara International Airport (BHK), take the taxi to Bukhara 1, take the train to Alat, walk to Olot, then take the bus to Turkmenabat Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Türkmenabat in around 45h 57m.

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