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

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Train, train to Rzeszow, fly  •  11h 22m

  1. Take the train from Lviv to Przemysl Glowny
  2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Rzeszow Glowny
  3. Fly from Rzeszow (RZE) to Istanbul (IST) RZE - IST

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Bus  •  25h 5m

  1. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station Gns-01

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Train, train to Krakow, fly  •  10h 53m

  1. Take the train from Lviv to Przemysl Glowny
  2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Krakow Glowny
  3. Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Istanbul (IST) KRK - IST

Bus, bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly  •  15h 46m

  1. Take the bus from Lviv Central Bus Station to Tyachiv
  2. Take the bus from Negreşti-Oaş to Cluj-Napoca Airport
  3. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST) CLJ - IST

Train, train to Warsaw Chopin, fly  •  13h 25m

  1. Take the train from Lviv to Przemysl Glowny
  2. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Piaseczno
  3. Fly from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Istanbul (IST) WAW - IST

Bus, bus to Iasi, fly  •  16h 37m

  1. Take the bus from Lviv Bus Station to Ivano-Frankivsk
  2. Take the bus from Ivano-Frankivsk to Chernivtsi
  3. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Iasi Airport
  4. Fly from Iasi (IAS) to Istanbul (IST) IAS - IST

Train, bus  •  29h 41m

  1. Take the train from Lviv to Khmelnyckyi 90 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi to Istanbul Esenler

Drive  •  19h 45m

  1. Drive from Lviv to Istanbul 1881.6 km

Lviv to Istanbul by bus

2 Weekly Buses
25h 5m Average Duration
850 ₺ Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Lviv to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1 000 ₴ - 1 500 ₴ and takes 25h 5m.

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Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

The fastest way to get from Lviv to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 10h 53m and costs 6 500 ₴ - 19 000 ₴.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 25h 5m.

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The distance between Lviv and Istanbul is 1351 km. The road distance is 1881.6 km.

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The best way to get from Lviv to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 25h 5m and costs 1 000 ₴ - 1 500 ₴.

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It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Lviv to Istanbul, including transfers.

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Lviv to Istanbul bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

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Lviv to Istanbul bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Lviv to Istanbul is 1882 km. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from Lviv to Istanbul.

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  • Distance: 1350.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 22m

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

Gunsel operates a bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice a week. Tickets cost 850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and the journey takes 25h 5m.

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Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Rzeszow to Istanbul via Munich
Ave. Duration
8h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
6.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺
Flights from Krakow to Istanbul
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
7.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
4.300 ₺ - 17.000 ₺
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
4.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Istanbul
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
7.500 ₺ - 30.000 ₺
Flights from Iasi to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
4.700 ₺ - 15.000 ₺
LOT
Website
lot.com
Flights from Rzeszow to Istanbul via Warsaw Chopin
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
13.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺
Flights from Krakow to Istanbul
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
7.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Istanbul
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
7.500 ₺ - 30.000 ₺
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Istanbul via Krakow
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
7.500 ₺ - 30.000 ₺
Tarom
Website
tarom.ro
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
3h 53m
When
Every day
Estimated price
4.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺
Flights from Iasi to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
4.700 ₺ - 15.000 ₺
Ulendo Airlink
Website
flyulendo.com
Flights from Iasi to Istanbul
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
1.400 ₺ - 9.000 ₺
Train operators
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)
Phone
+38 (044) 309-70-01
Email
booking@uz.gov.ua
Website
uz.gov.ua
Train from Lviv to Przemysl Glowny
Ave. Duration
1h 48m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
120 ₺ - 210 ₺
Schedules at
https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
Book at
https://booking.uz.gov.ua/en/
Website
https://uz.gov.ua/en/
1st Class
950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺
3rd Class
120 ₺ - 180 ₺
2nd Class
160 ₺ - 210 ₺
Train from Lviv to Khmelnyckyi
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
130 ₺ - 240 ₺
Schedules at
https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
Book at
https://booking.uz.gov.ua/en/
Website
https://uz.gov.ua/en/
1st Class
950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺
3rd Class
130 ₺ - 190 ₺
2nd Class
190 ₺ - 240 ₺
PKP Intercity

The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.

Contact Details
Phone
703 200 200
Website
intercity.pl
Train from Przemysl Glowny to Rzeszow Glowny
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
300 ₺ - 480 ₺
Website
https://www.intercity.pl/en/
2nd Class
300 ₺ - 340 ₺
1st Class
400 ₺ - 480 ₺
Train from Przemysl Glowny to Krakow Glowny
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
370 ₺ - 600 ₺
Website
https://www.intercity.pl/en/
2nd Class
370 ₺ - 430 ₺
1st Class
500 ₺ - 600 ₺
Train from Przemysl Glowny to Piaseczno
Ave. Duration
4h 54m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
430 ₺ - 700 ₺
Website
https://www.intercity.pl/en/
2nd Class
430 ₺ - 500 ₺
1st Class
550 ₺ - 700 ₺
Polregio
Phone
(+48) 22 439 6052
Email
info@p-r.com.pl
Website
polregio.pl
Train from Przemysl Glowny to Rzeszow Glowny
Ave. Duration
1h 23m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
140 ₺ - 200 ₺
Schedules at
polregio.pl
Ukrainian Railways (UZ)
Phone
+38 (044) 309-70-01
Email
booking@uz.gov.ua
Website
uz.gov.ua
Train from Lviv to Khmelnytskyi
Ave. Duration
4h 6m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺
Website
https://uz.gov.ua/en/
Schedules at
https://uz.gov.ua/en/passengers/timetable/
Book at
https://booking.uz.gov.ua/en/
2nd class
1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺
Bus operators
Kyiv Bus Terminal
Phone
+38 095 444 44 44
Email
help@ukrpas.com.ua
Bus from Lviv Central Bus Station to Tyachiv
Ave. Duration
6h
Frequency
Once daily
Website
https://ukrpas.ua/ru
Aerotran Pass
Phone
+4 0758 928 530
Email
aerotrans_pass@yahoo.com
Website
transportaeroportcluj.ro
Bus from Negreşti-Oaş to Cluj-Napoca Airport
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
230 ₺ - 2.300 ₺
Schedules at
transportaeroportcluj.ro
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Lviv Bus Station to Ivano-Frankivsk
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
420 ₺ - 600 ₺
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Ivano-Frankivsk to Chernivtsi
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
470 ₺ - 650 ₺
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Gunsel
Phone
+380 (93) 320-44-44
Email
help@gunsel.ua
Website
gunsel.ua
Bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Iasi Airport
Ave. Duration
5h 27m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
170 ₺ - 250 ₺
Website
https://gunsel.ua/
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
Ave. Duration
25h 5m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺
Website
https://gunsel.ua/
Luks Istanbul
Phone
+90544 210 2535
Website
luksistanbul.com
Bus from Khmelnytskyi to Istanbul Esenler
Ave. Duration
23h 40m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
2.200 ₺ - 3.000 ₺
Schedules at
luksistanbul.com

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