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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Moscow is to fly which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 24000 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Moscow is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs RUB 9000 - RUB 42000.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Moscow?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Moscow station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Moscow International Bus Station via str. Tighina and Chișinău, North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 32m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Moscow?

The distance between Istanbul and Moscow is 1787 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Moscow without a car is to bus which takes 42h 32m and costs RUB 11000 - RUB 22000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Istanbul to Moscow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Moscow bus from?

Istanbul to Moscow bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Moscow?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Moscow is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs RUB 9000 - RUB 42000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 11000 - RUB 22000 and takes 42h 32m.

Where does the Istanbul to Moscow bus arrive?

Istanbul to Moscow bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Chişinău Centru station.

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Moscow by plane or bus

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Fly Istanbul to Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane IST - VKO
8h 5m
₽9,266–41,436
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Moscow Vnukovo
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane SAW - VKO
8h 30m
₽5,772–23,470
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centrubus
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Moscow International Bus Stationbus Chișinău/Moscow
42h 32m
₽11,068–21,146
Fly Istanbul to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane IST - SVO
8h 44m
₽7,521–35,616
Fly Istanbul to Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)plane IST - DME
8h 49m
₽7,456–34,786
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)plane SAW - DME
11h 29m
₽8,462–36,820
Bus via Mustafa Kemal
1. Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Chișinău Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Northern Bus Station to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
2d 17h
₽11,706–29,158

Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) flights

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,787.4 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Moscow, Russia?

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Biblioteka Imeni Lenina via Chişinău Centru, str. Tighina, Gara Auto Nord, Chișinău, North Bus Station, Moscow International Bus Station, and Salaryevo in around 42h 32m.

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