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How to get fromIstanbul to Mervby bus, plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Merv by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Mary

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mary (MYP)planeIST - MYP
    11h 22m
    $116–513

  2. Bus, fly to Turkmenabat Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)planeIST - CRZ
    3. Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain
    14h 23m
    $130–570

Istanbul (IST) to Mary (MYP) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Merv, Turkmenistan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Merv. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Mary (MYP), walk to Mary, take the line 95 train to Bayramaly, then take the taxi to Merv. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ), take the taxi to Turkmenabat, take the train to Bayramaly, then take the taxi to Merv.

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