What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bolgar?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bolgar is to bus and train and taxi which costs RUB 13000 - RUB 21000 and takes 3 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bolgar?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bolgar is to fly and bus which takes 15h 9m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 49000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bolgar?

The distance between Istanbul and Bolgar is 2441 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Bolgar without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bolgar without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 3 days 7h and costs RUB 13000 - RUB 21000.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bolgar?

It takes approximately 15h 9m to get from Istanbul to Bolgar, including transfers.

Istanbul to Bolgar - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Bolgar by plane, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Kazan, bus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kazan (KZN)plane IST - KZN
2. Take the bus from Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station to Bolgarbus
15h 9m
₽14,574–48,843
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kazan, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kazan (KZN)plane SAW - KZN
2. Take the bus from Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station to Bolgarbus
17h 14m
₽10,580–35,878
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Nazran'bus
2. Take the train from Nazran to Mineralnye Vodytrain
3. Take the train from Mineralnye Vody to Buatrain
4. Take the taxi from Bua to Bolgartaxi
3d 7h
₽13,759–20,259
Fly Istanbul to Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport (ULV)plane IST - ULV
2. Take the bus from Ulyanovsk Bus station to Tetyushibus
3. Take the taxi from Tetyushi to Bolgartaxi
18h 49m
₽12,924–47,884
Fly Istanbul to Cheboksary Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cheboksary Airport (CSY)plane IST - CSY
2. Take the bus from Cheboksary Bus station to Kazan' North bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station to Bolgarbus
20h 31m
₽10,694–45,368
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kurumoch International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF)plane SAW - KUF
2. Take the bus from Zaglyadovka to Cherdaklybus
3. Take the taxi from Staraya Mayna to Bolgartaxi
18h 57m
₽11,935–37,709

Istanbul (IST) to Kazan (KZN) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

₽14,715Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Bolgar.

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Distance: 2,441.1 km
Duration: 15h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Bolgar. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Kazan (KZN), walk to Airport Kazan, take the train to Kazan-Pass, take the train to Vakhitovo, walk to Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station, then take the bus to Bolgar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nazran', walk to Nazran, take the train to Mineralnye Vody, take the train to Bua, then take the taxi to Bolgar.

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