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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Tartu by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Tartu Ülenurme Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane IST - TAY
    10h 51m
    €174–600

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane SAW - TAY
    13h 47m
    €91–553

  3. Bus, train via Kaišiadorys

    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 Tartutrain train 889
    46h 12m
    €120–190

  4. Drive 2,566.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Tartucar car 2,566.9 km
    36h 56m
    €404–583

  5. Fly Istanbul to Lennart Meri International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane IST - TLL
    2. Take the train from Ülemiste to Aardlatrain train
    10h 1m
    €109–294

  6. Fly Istanbul to Riga International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane IST - RIX
    2. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Tartutrain train
    11h 13m
    €100–242

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Tartutrain train 0
    2d 2h
    €155–183

  8. 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 Pärnu bussijaambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus bus 145
    2d 3h
    €178–214

  9. Bus via Kyiv

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Pärnu bussijaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus bus 145
    2d 11h
    €146–197

Istanbul to Tartu by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket€146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Turkish Airlines and Finnair fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Tartu bussijaam via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Riia, and Pärnu bussijaam in around 2d 3h.

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