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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Samara is to bus which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 16000 and takes 3 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Samara is to fly and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 35000.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Samara?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Samara station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Aksaray and arriving at Samara Central Bus station via Kobuleti, Cirk and Yerevan Sevan 93/1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Samara?

The distance between Istanbul and Samara is 2181 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Samara without a car is to bus and train via Kizilyurt which takes 2 days 19h and costs RUB 9000 - RUB 15000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Istanbul to Samara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Samara bus from?

Istanbul to Samara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.

Where does the Istanbul to Samara bus arrive?

Istanbul to Samara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Kobuleti station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Samara?

Samara is 1h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 10:57 AM in Istanbul and 11:57 AM in Samara.

Istanbul to Samara - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Samara by plane, bus, or 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 from Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF)plane IST - KUF
2. Take the bus from Airport Kurumoch T1 to Samara Central Bus stationbus
9h 12m
₽7,360–34,398
Bus, train via Kizilyurt
1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Khasavyurtbus
2. Take the train from Kiziliurt to Samaratrain 373С
2d 19h
₽9,120–14,520
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
2. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Nazran'bus
3. Take the train from Nazran to Mineralnye Vodytrain
4. Take the train from Mineralnye Vody to Samaratrain
2d 19h
₽10,896–17,310
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF)plane SAW - KUF
2. Take the bus from Airport Kurumoch T1 to Samara Central Bus stationbus
11h 48m
₽9,202–27,214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Kobuletibus
2. Take the bus from Kobuleti to Yerevan Circusbus
3. Take the bus from Yerevan Sevan 93/1 to Samara Central Bus stationbus
3d 2h
₽8,362–15,818
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursabus
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Samaratrain
3d 10h
₽12,220–17,122
Bus, train via Timashevsk
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursabus
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Timashevskaya-1train
4. Take the train from Timashevskaya-1 to Samaratrain
3d 13h
₽11,840–15,302

Istanbul (IST) to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) flights

4Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

₽7,182Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Samara.

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Distance: 2,181.3 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Samara Central Bus station via Kobuleti, Yerevan Circus, Cirk, Pr Arshakunjanc 2, and Yerevan Sevan 93/1 in around 3d 2h.

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