There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Tallinn by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or ferry
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 Lennart Meri International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane IST - TLL
6h 41m€103–354Bus, train
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Kaunas Central bus stationbus
- Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Tallinntrain 889
46h 9m€139–204Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
- Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Tallinntrain 889
2d 10h€287–439Drive 2,665.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Tallinncar 2,665.6 km
36h 52m€430–622Fly Istanbul to Helsinki Airport, ferry
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane IST - HEL
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
10h 35m€134–421Bus to Burgas Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
- Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane BOJ - TLL
13h 3m€106–354Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
46h 46m€151–203Bus via Zhytomyr
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Stationbus Gns-04 / ...
- Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2d 8h€150–198Bus via Chișinău
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
- Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
3d€288–549
Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tallinn is to bus and train which costs €130 - €210 and takes 46h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tallinn is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €100 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Tallinn station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Tallinn Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Riga Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Tallinn. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Tallinn via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Istanbul and Tallinn is 2083 km. The road distance is 2665.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Tallinn without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 9m and costs €130 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Istanbul to Tallinn, including transfers.
Istanbul to Tallinn bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Tallinn train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Tallinn is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €210 and takes 46h 46m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tallinn, Estonia?
Turkish Airlines, Finnair, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Tallinn Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Riga Central Bus Station in around 46h 46m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Lennart Meri International Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170–370
Flights from Istanbul to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–650
Flights from Burgas Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–380
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- informacija@ltglink.lt
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Kaisiadorys to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +380 (93) 320-44-44
- help@gunsel.ua
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–85
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–85
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- Gunsel
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- €20–30
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Tallinn bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Zhytomyr Bus Station.
Istanbul to Tallinn train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tallinn is 2666 km. It takes approximately 36h 52m to drive from Istanbul to Tallinn.
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