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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Inari is to bus and fly which costs €160 - €550 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Inari is to bus and fly which takes 11h 10m and costs €240 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Inari?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Inari. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Lomakylä P via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Białystok Bus Station and Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Inari?

The distance between Istanbul and Inari is 3136 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Inari without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs €260 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Istanbul to Inari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Inari bus from?

Istanbul to Inari bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Istanbul to Inari bus arrive?

Istanbul to Inari bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Inari?

Inari is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:51 AM in Istanbul and 11:51 PM in Inari.

Where can I stay near Inari?

There are 33+ hotels available in Inari.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Inari by bus, plane, car, or car 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, fly to Ivalo
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ivalo (IVL)IST - IVL
11h 10m
€243–676
Bus, fly to Rovaniemi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rovaniemi (RVN)IST - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Lomakylä P
13h 55m
€168–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bialystok
3. Take the bus from Białystok Bus Station to Rovaniemi - SantaClaus Village Napapiiri
4. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to Lomakylä P
2d 21h
€260–349
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Inari
2d
€781–1,912
Bus, fly to Kirkenes Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)IST - KKN
3. Take the bus from Kirkenes Airport to Inari
14h 58m
€553–1,036
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau South
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīga
3. Take the bus from Riga Bus Station to Rovaniemi - SantaClaus Village Napapiiri
4. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to K-market Inari
3d 20h

Istanbul (IST) to Ivalo (IVL) flights

7Weekly Planes

8h 55mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,135.9 km
Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Inari, Lapland, Finland?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Lomakylä P via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, Białystok Bus Station, Rovaniemi - SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, and Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I in around 2d 21h.

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