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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kuusamo is to bus which costs €200 - €300 and takes 2 days 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kuusamo is to fly which takes 10h 47m and costs €160 - €800.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Kuusamo?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Kuusamo. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Kelantie via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, Bus Station and 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kuusamo?

The distance between Istanbul and Kuusamo is 2800 km. The road distance is 4722.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kuusamo without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs €200 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Istanbul to Kuusamo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kuusamo bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Kuusamo?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kuusamo is to fly which takes 10h 47m and costs €160 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €300 and takes 2 days 17h.

Where does the Istanbul to Kuusamo bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kuusamo?

Kuusamo is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:35 PM in Istanbul and 6:35 PM in Kuusamo.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kuusamo?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kuusamo is 4723 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Istanbul to Kuusamo.

Where can I stay near Kuusamo?

There are 765+ hotels available in Kuusamo.

Istanbul to Kuusamo - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Kuusamo by plane, bus, 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.

Fly to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane IST - KAO
10h 47m
€160–800
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bialystokbus
3. Take the bus from Bialystok, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8.
2d 17h
€206–299
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kuusamocar
47h 32m
€758–1,908
Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane IST - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Kelantiebus
11h 37m
Fly to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane IST - OUL
2. Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to Kelantiebus
14h 42m
Fly to Kajaani, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane IST - KAJ
2. Take the bus from Vimpelinlaakso P2 to Kelantiebus
19h 9m
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
3. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8.
3d 15h
Drive 4,722.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Kuusamocar 4,722.5 km
2d 2h
€839–1,211

Istanbul (IST) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights

5Weekly Planes

9h 8mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,800 km
Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kuusamo, Finland?

Turkish Airlines, Finnair, and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kuusamo (KAO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kelantie via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, Bialystok, Bus Station, Oulu, Bus Station, and 12 in around 2d 17h.

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