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How to get fromSochi to Istanbulby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, fly, Metro

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    1. Take the train from Sochi to Adlertrain train
    2. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane AER - IST
    3. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 24m
    ₺3,854–17,909

  2. Train, bus via Vladikavkaz

    1. Take the train from Sochi to Beslantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ankara bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    2d 4h
    ₺6,520–8,797

  3. Drive 2,478.7 km

    1. Drive from Sochi to Istanbulcar car 2,478.7 km
    33h 53m
    ₺13,954–20,155

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sochi to Maykoptrain train
    2. Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Bursa bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    2d 5h
    ₺5,385–6,627

Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,765Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,020.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Sochi, Russia and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Sochi to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Adler, walk to Adler station, take the line 105 bus to Sochi Airport, walk to Sochi International Airport (AER) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sochi to Yenikapi via Beslan, Beslan, Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station, Ankara bus station, Aştİ, Ankara Spor Salonu, Ankara Gar, Istanbul(Pendik), and Pendik in around 2d 4h.

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