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How to get fromIstanbul to Tallinnby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Tallinn by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane IST - TLL
    6h 41m
    €86–276

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Kaunas Central bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Tallinntrain train 889
    2d
    €125–200

  4. Drive 2,669.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Tallinncar car 2,669.5 km
    36h 48m
    €417–602

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Riia to Tallinna bussijaambus bus
    2d 1h
    €178–201

  6. Bus via Zhytomyr

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Stationbus bus Gns-04 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus
    2d 9h
    €150–189

  7. Bus via Chișinău

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus bus
    2d 23h

Istanbul to Tallinn by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tallinn, Estonia?

Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, 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 Tallinna bussijaam via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Riia in around 2d 1h.

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