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 10000 - RUB 35000 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Moscow is to bus and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs RUB 13000 - RUB 29000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Moscow?

The distance between Istanbul and Moscow is 1790 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 23m to get from Istanbul to Moscow, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Moscow?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Moscow is to bus which takes 42h 32m and costs RUB 11000 - RUB 22000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RUB 10000 - RUB 35000 and takes 8h 34m.

Istanbul to Moscow - 7 ways to travel via bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)IST - VKO
8h 23m
₽13,364–28,816
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Moscow Vnukovo
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)SAW - VKO
8h 34m
₽10,134–34,337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centru
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Moscow International Bus StationChișinău/Moscow
42h 32m
₽11,834–21,568
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)IST - SVO
9h 7m
₽26,639–60,996
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Domodedovo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)IST - DME
9h 7m
₽13,574–34,166
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)SAW - DME
11h 49m
₽19,344–27,687
Bus via Mustafa Kemal
1. Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Chișinău South
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Northern Bus Station to Salaryevo Bus Station
2d 17h

Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) flights

56Weekly Planes

3h 56mAverage Duration

₽19,663Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Moscow.

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Distance: 1,790.3 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

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. Alternatively, AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) every 3 hours.

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