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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Dushanbe is to bus and train via Vladikavkaz which costs $160 - $240 and takes 4 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Dushanbe is to bus and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $210 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Dushanbe?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Dushanbe. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Asian Express Terminal via Bursa bus station, Maykop Bus station and Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 19h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Dushanbe?

The distance between Istanbul and Dushanbe is 3447 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Dushanbe without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 14h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Istanbul to Dushanbe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Dushanbe bus from?

Istanbul to Dushanbe bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Dushanbe?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Dushanbe is to bus which takes 5 days 19h and costs $270 - $310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Istanbul to Dushanbe bus arrive?

Istanbul to Dushanbe bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Bursa station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Dushanbe?

Dushanbe is 2h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 4:07 AM in Istanbul and 6:07 AM in Dushanbe.

Where can I stay near Dushanbe?

There are 130+ hotels available in Dushanbe.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Dushanbe by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)IST - DYU
7h 35m
$213–405
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)SAW - DYU
9h 53m
$120–550
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Kırıkkale YHT
2. Take the bus from Kirikkale to Ortachala Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
4. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Volgograd 1
5. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Dushanbe
4d 14h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Maykop Bus station
3. Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station to Asian Express Terminal
5d 19h
$277–310
Bus, train via Vladikavkaz
1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Volgograd Bus station
3. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Dushanbe
4d 15h
$166–235
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station
3. Take the train from Rostov Gl to Volgograd 1
4. Take the train from Volgograd-1 to Dushanbe
5d 13h
$210–305

Istanbul (IST) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) flights

18Weekly Planes

7h 26mAverage Duration

$173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,447.2 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Dushanbe, Tajikistan?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Asian Express Terminal via Bursa, Bursa bus station, Maykop Bus station, and Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station in around 5d 19h. Alternatively, Azerbaijan Airlines, Flydubai, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) 3 times a day.

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