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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Poltava is to bus and train which costs 3 100 ₴ - 4 700 ₴ and takes 33h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Poltava is to drive which takes 23h 16m and costs 10 000 ₴ - 15 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Poltava?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Poltava via str. Tighina and Chișinău, North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 31m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Poltava?

The distance between Istanbul and Poltava is 2061 km. The road distance is 1575.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Poltava without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 17m and costs 3 100 ₴ - 4 700 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 33h 17m to get from Istanbul to Poltava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Poltava bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Poltava bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Poltava?

Poltava is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:07 AM in Istanbul and 11:07 PM in Poltava.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Poltava?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Poltava is 1576 km. It takes approximately 23h 16m to drive from Istanbul to Poltava.

Where can I stay near Poltava?

There are 86+ hotels available in Poltava.

Istanbul to Poltava - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Poltava by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Kyiv Bus station
2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivska022Л / ...
33h 17m
₴3,099–4,632
Drive 1,575.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Poltava1,575.8 km
23h 16m
₴10,232–14,780
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centru
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Poltava
34h 31m
Bus, train via İstanbul Esenler bus station
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kyiv Central Bus stationGns-04 / ...
2. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Poltava-Kyivska74
37h 46m
₴5,780–7,541

Istanbul to Poltava by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

33h 17mAverage Duration

₴3,099Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,060.9 km
Duration: 33h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Poltava via Chişinău Centru, str. Tighina, Gara Auto Nord, and Chișinău, North Bus Station in around 34h 31m.

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How to get fromIstanbul to Poltavaby bus, train or car

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Poltava by bus, train, or car

Bus, train

Drive 1,575.8 km

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Bus, train via İstanbul Esenler bus station