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

The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is to fly which costs 4.200 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Petersburg station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from St Petersburg, station and arriving at Istanbul via Chisnau Gara Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 30m.

How far is it from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul?

The distance between Saint Petersburg and Istanbul is 2126 km. The road distance is 2784.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Chișinău which takes 41h 30m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul, including transfers.

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

Saint Petersburg to Istanbul bus services, operated by Bon Voyage, depart from St Petersburg, station.

Bus or fly from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Chișinău, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 41h 30m.

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Istanbul bus arrive?

Saint Petersburg to Istanbul bus services, operated by Bon Voyage, arrive at Chișinău, North Bus Station.

Can I drive from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Istanbul is 2784 km. It takes approximately 39h 36m to drive from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4208+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Saint Petersburg to Istanbul - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, train, or night train

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Fly to Istanbul Airport
best
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane LED - IST
8h 9m
₺4,664–21,195
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LED - SAW
8h 27m
₺4,267–16,218
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from St Petersburg, station to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus St Petersburg/Chișinău
2. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbulbus
41h 30m
₺6,588–12,577
Drive 2,784.4 km
1. Drive from Saint Petersburg to Istanbulcar 2,784.4 km
39h 36m
₺19,160–27,675
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from St Petersburg, station to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 3h
₺8,146–14,015
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Tallinn Bussijaambus 960
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Zhytomyrbus
3. Take the bus from Zhytomyr Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 17h
₺10,354–14,756

Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul Airport (IST) flights

47Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

₺4,554Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,126.2 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

Southwind Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Istanbul Airport (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Petersburg, station to Istanbul via Chișinău, North Bus Station and Chisnau Gara Nord in around 41h 30m.

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