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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kerch is to bus which costs 5 500 ₴ - 7 000 ₴ and takes 2 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kerch is to fly and bus which takes 10h 43m and costs 3 600 ₴ - 16 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Kerch?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Kerch. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Kerch via İstanbul Dudullu bus station, Ankara bus station and Krasnodar-1 Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kerch?

The distance between Istanbul and Kerch is 1227 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kerch without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs 6 000 ₴ - 7 500 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Istanbul to Kerch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kerch bus from?

Istanbul to Kerch bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Dudullu bus station.

Where does the Istanbul to Kerch bus arrive?

Istanbul to Kerch bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Ankara bus station.

Istanbul to Kerch - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Kerch by plane, bus, or train

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Fly to Krasnodar, bus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane IST - KRR
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Temryuk Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Temryuk Bus station to Kerchbus
10h 43m
₴3,691–15,061
Fly to Sochi International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane IST - AER
2. Take the train from Sochi Airport to Anapatrain
3. Take the train from Anapa to Kerchtrain
17h 24m
₴3,434–14,827
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
2. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Temryuk Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Temryuk Bus station to Kerchbus
2d 2h
₴6,466–7,424
Bus via Ankara
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Kerchbus
2d 4h
₴6,222–6,851
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursabus
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Kerch bus stationbus
2d 7h
₴5,681–6,575

Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR) flights

7Weekly Planes

2hAverage Duration

₴2,340Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Kerch.

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Distance: 1,227.5 km
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kerch, Ukraine?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kerch via İstanbul Dudullu bus station, Ankara bus station, and Krasnodar-1 Bus station in around 2d 4h.

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