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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sochi is to bus and train via Vladikavkaz which costs RUB 6000 - RUB 10000 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sochi is to drive which takes 34h 9m and costs RUB 21000 - RUB 31000.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Sochi?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Sochi station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Sochi Bus station via İstanbul Dudullu bus station, Ankara bus station and Krasnodar-1 Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Sochi?

The distance between Istanbul and Sochi is 1021 km. The road distance is 2478.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Sochi without a car is to train and bus which takes 47h 14m and costs RUB 7500 - RUB 13000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Istanbul to Sochi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Sochi bus from?

Istanbul to Sochi bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Dudullu bus station.

Where does the Istanbul to Sochi bus arrive?

Istanbul to Sochi bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Ankara bus station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Sochi?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sochi is 2479 km. It takes approximately 34h 9m to drive from Istanbul to Sochi.

Istanbul to Sochi - 6 ways to travel via train, Metro, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Sochi by train, plane, 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.

Metro, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane IST - AER
3. Take the train from Adler to Sochitrain
5h 32m
Bus, train via Vladikavkaz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Beslan to Sochitrain 629С
2d
₽6,475–9,995
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 Kotliarevskaiatrain
4. Take the train from Kotliarevskaia to Sochitrain
47h 14m
₽7,840–12,502
Drive 2,478.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Sochicar 2,478.5 km
34h 9m
₽21,241–30,681
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Sochi Bus stationbus
2d 4h
₽10,465–12,097
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 Sochitrain
2d 6h
₽10,465–13,351

Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER) flights

25Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

₽3,961Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Sochi.

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Distance: 1,020.8 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sochi Bus station via İstanbul Dudullu bus station, Ankara bus station, and Krasnodar-1 Bus station in around 2d 4h.

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