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How to get fromIstanbul to Zhytomyrby plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Zhytomyr by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Chișinău International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane IST - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Zhytomyrbus bus
    12h 19m
    ₴6,129–15,029

  2. Bus via Kyiv

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Zhitomirbus bus
    30h 46m
    ₴3,246–4,553

  3. Night train, train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Bacăutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bacău to Zhytomyrbus bus
    22h 49m
    ₴3,309–5,031

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Stationbus bus Gns-04 / ...
    28h 45m
    ₴3,500–4,600

  5. Drive 1,367.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Zhytomyrcar car 1,367.6 km
    20h 48m
    ₴9,399–13,576

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane SAW - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Zhytomyrbus bus
    12h 34m
    ₴9,133–19,049

  7. Fly Istanbul to Iași International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane plane IST - IAS
    2. Take the bus from Iași to Bacăubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bacău to Zhytomyrbus bus
    14h 37m
    ₴5,106–14,461

  8. Fly Istanbul to Suceava, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Suceava (SCV)plane plane IST - SCV
    2. Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Kolomiya Bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kolomyia to Zhytomyrbus bus
    18h 36m
    ₴11,109–16,909

Istanbul to Zhytomyr by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₴3,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,143.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Zhytomyr, Ukraine?

Gunsel operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₴3,500–4,600 and the journey takes 28h 45m.

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