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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tallinn is to bus and train which costs €140 - €210 and takes 46h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tallinn is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €130 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Tallinn?

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 22m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Tallinn?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Tallinn. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Tallinn via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Tallinn?

The distance between Istanbul and Tallinn is 2083 km. The road distance is 2671.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Tallinn without a car is to bus which takes 46h 22m and costs €150 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Istanbul to Tallinn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Tallinn bus from?

Istanbul to Tallinn bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Tallinn train from?

Istanbul to Tallinn train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Tallinn?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Tallinn is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €210 and takes 46h 22m.

Where does the Istanbul to Tallinn bus arrive?

Istanbul to Tallinn bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Zhytomyr Bus Station.

Where does the Istanbul to Tallinn train arrive?

Istanbul to Tallinn train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Tallinn?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tallinn is 2671 km. It takes approximately 36h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Tallinn.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Tallinn?

Book your Istanbul to Tallinn bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tallinn?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Tallinn.

Istanbul to Tallinn - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Tallinn by plane, bus, night train, 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 to Lennart Meri International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane IST - TLL
6h 38m
€134–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
46h 22m
€156–203
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Tallinntrain 889
2d 10h
€174–225
Drive 2,671.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Tallinncar 2,671.2 km
36h 47m
€421–608
Fly to Helsinki Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane IST - HEL
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
10h 20m
€149–386
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotisbus
3. Take the train from Vilnius to Tallinntrain 889
46h 54m
€141–209
Bus via Zhytomyr
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Stationbus Gns-04 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2d 8h
€149–208
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
3d
€278–610

Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) flights

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,083.3 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tallinn, Estonia?

Turkish Airlines, Finnair, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) 4 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 22m.

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