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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Smolensk is to fly and bus and train which costs RUB 6500 - RUB 35000 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Smolensk is to fly and train which takes 12h 54m and costs RUB 17000 - RUB 35000.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Smolensk?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Smolensk. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Smolensk via str. Tighina, Chișinău, North Bus Station and Salaryevo Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 46m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Smolensk?

The distance between Istanbul and Smolensk is 2206 km. The road distance is 2388.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Smolensk without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 27m and costs RUB 18000 - RUB 32000.

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

It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Istanbul to Smolensk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Smolensk bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Smolensk bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Smolensk?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Smolensk is 2388 km. It takes approximately 31h 18m to drive from Istanbul to Smolensk.

Istanbul to Smolensk - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Smolensk by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Istanbul to Moscow Vnukovo, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane IST - VKO
2. Take the train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Smolensktrain
12h 54m
₽17,341–34,714
Fly Istanbul to Minsk National Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Minsk National Airport (MSQ)plane IST - MSQ
2. Take the bus from Minsk Airport to Minsk stationbus
3. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Smolensktrain
13h 3m
₽6,647–34,391
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centrubus
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Lobok Borderbus
3. Take the train from Nevel 2 to Smolensktrain
43h 27m
₽18,431–31,886
Drive 2,388.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Smolenskcar 2,388.4 km
31h 18m
₽21,546–31,121
Fly Istanbul to Sheremetyevo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane IST - SVO
2. Take the train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Smolensktrain
13h 25m
₽31,261–58,478
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Moscow Vnukovo, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane SAW - VKO
2. Take the train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Smolensktrain
13h 24m
₽12,298–38,416
Fly Istanbul to Vilnius Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane IST - VNO
2. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Smolensktrain
14h 44m
₽10,363–40,506
Fly Istanbul to Domodedovo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)plane IST - DME
2. Take the train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Smolensktrain
13h 41m
₽16,597–36,623
Fly Istanbul to Zhukovsky International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA)plane IST - ZIA
2. Take the train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Smolensktrain
13h 11m
₽14,053–59,407
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Domodedovo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)plane SAW - DME
2. Take the train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Smolensktrain
16h 57m
₽21,008–35,766
Bus, train via Lublin
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Lublinbus
3. Take the bus from Lublin to Brest Bus stationbus
4. Take the train from Brest C to Smolensktrain
45h 20m
₽12,262–22,114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centrubus
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Moscow International Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Smolenskbus
47h 46m
₽12,940–23,785

Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) flights

62Weekly Planes

4h 46mAverage Duration

₽8,969Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,206.3 km
Duration: 12h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Smolensk via Chişinău Centru, str. Tighina, Gara Auto Nord, Chișinău, North Bus Station, and Salaryevo Bus Station in around 47h 46m.

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