What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery is to fly and train and Hydrofoil which costs RUB 14000 - RUB 44000 and takes 15h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery is to bus and fly and train and Hydrofoil which takes 15h 53m and costs RUB 18000 - RUB 55000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery?

The distance between Istanbul and Valaam Monastery is 2475 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery without a car is to bus and Hydrofoil which takes 2 days 5h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery?

It takes approximately 15h 53m to get from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery, including transfers.

Istanbul to Valaam Monastery - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly, train, Hydrofoil
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)IST - LED
3. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Center
4. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
15h 53m
₽18,773–52,664
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train, Hydrofoil
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)SAW - LED
2. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Center
3. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pier
15h 57m
₽14,544–43,307
Bus, Hydrofoil
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau South
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Priozersk
4. Take the ferry from Priozersk Pier to Valaam Pier
2d 5h

Istanbul (IST) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

47Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

₽9,222Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery.

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Distance: 2,474.7 km
Duration: 15h 53m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Valaam Monastery, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Pulkovo Airport (LED), walk to Аэропорт "Пулково 1", Посадка, take the line 39 bus to Авиационная Ул., walk to Moskovskaya, take the line 2 subway to Tekhnologichesky Institut, take the line 1 subway to Ploshchad Lenina, walk to Finlyandsky Railway Terminal, take the train to Sortavala Center, walk to Sortavala Pier, take the ferry to Valaam Pier, then walk to Valaam Monastery. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Valaam Monastery via Chişinău Southern Bus, Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Priozersk, Priozersk Pier, and Valaam Pier in around 2d 5h.

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