There are 8 ways to get from Tartu to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Istanbul
best- Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Istanbul (IST)plane TAY - IST
10h 3m₺7,210–25,243Fly Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TAY - SAW
12h 15m₺5,713–37,266Bus
- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riiabus
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
42h 46m₺8,293–12,879Drive 2,603.6 km
- Drive from Tartu to Istanbulcar 2,603.6 km
36h 12m₺23,312–33,673Bus to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Lennujaambus
- Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Istanbul (IST)plane TLL - IST
8h 51m₺6,680–20,208Train to Riga International Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Tartu to Riia raudteejaamtrain
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul (IST)plane RIX - IST
10h 24m₺6,841–16,481Train, bus
- Take the train from Tartu to Riia raudteejaamtrain 0
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 1h₺9,006–14,446Bus via Kyiv
- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Pärnu bussijaambus 145 / ...
- Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Kyiv Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 12h₺8,199–12,095
Tartu to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Istanbul is to bus which costs 8.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 42h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tartu to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Tartu to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Tartu bussijaam and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Riga Central Bus Station and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 46m.
The distance between Tartu and Istanbul is 1958 km. The road distance is 2603.6 km.
The best way to get from Tartu to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 42h 46m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Tartu to Istanbul, including transfers.
Tartu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu bussijaam station.
The best way to get from Tartu to Istanbul is to fly which takes 10h 3m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 42h 46m.
Tartu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Pärnu bussijaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tartu to Istanbul is 2604 km. It takes approximately 36h 12m to drive from Tartu to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Istanbul, Turkey?
Finnair, Turkish Airlines, and LOT fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tartu bussijaam to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Riga Central Bus Station and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 42h 46m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Istanbul via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–34,000
Flights from Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Istanbul via Helsinki, Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–34,000
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–21,000
Flights from Riga International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–24,000
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Tartu to Riia raudteejaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,400
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- ₺1,000–1,400
Train from Tartu to Riia raudteejaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,400
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- ₺1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,600
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Lennujaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–1,200
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Pärnu bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600–1,100
- Website
- Lux Express
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Book your Tartu to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 4432+ hotels available in Istanbul.











