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How to get fromIstanbul to Ukraineby bus, plane or car

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

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane IST - RMO
    3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 4m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus
    28h 13m
    ₴2,951–3,989

  3. Bus via Varna

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Teremkybus bus
    24h 37m
    ₴4,397–6,298

  4. Drive 1,488.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Kyivcar car 1,488.5 km
    23h 7m
    ₴9,914–14,320

  5. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane SAW - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus bus
    8h

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus bus Gns-04 / ...
    30h 44m
    ₴3,408–4,345

Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₴2,210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ukraine?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Poshtova Ploscha via Varna Central Bus Station, Teremky, and Teremky in around 24h 37m.

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