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

The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Istanbul is to fly which costs 4.800 ₺ - 22.000 ₺ and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 11h 23m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Kuopio and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kuopio, Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul via Heinola Kaivokatu, Warsaw Bus Station West and Chisnau Gara Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Kuopio to Istanbul?

The distance between Kuopio and Istanbul is 2482 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuopio to Istanbul without a car is to Bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs 22.000 ₺ - 34.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Kuopio to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuopio to Istanbul bus from?

Kuopio to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kuopio, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Kuopio to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Kuopio to Istanbul is to Bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs 22.000 ₺ - 34.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 4.800 ₺ - 22.000 ₺ and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Kuopio to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kuopio to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heinola, Kaivokatu Station.

What is the time difference between Kuopio and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Kuopio. It is currently 3:58 PM in Kuopio and 4:58 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4533+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Kuopio to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Kuopio to Istanbul by plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Kuopio to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Istanbul (IST)KUO - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 38m
₺6,423–19,545
Fly Kuopio to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)KUO - SAW
12h 10m
₺4,806–21,346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Heinola, Kaivokatu Station
2. Take the bus from Heinola Kaivokatu to Warsaw Bus Station West
3. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Chișinău, North Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbul
2d 9h
₺22,251–33,526
Train to Jyvaskyla Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Jyväskylä
2. Fly from Jyvaskyla Airport (JYV) to Istanbul (IST)JYV - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
15h 8m
₺11,108–32,830
Train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Tikkurila
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST)HEL - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 51m
₺7,502–23,795
Bus to Joensuu Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 4 to Kaislakatu E
2. Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Istanbul (IST)JOE - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
15h 27m
₺11,749–33,025
Train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Tikkurila
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)HEL - SAW
11h 23m
₺6,385–16,596
Train, Bus via Białystok
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Lahti
2. Take the bus from Lahti Transport Center to Białystok Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bialystok to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 14h
₺21,526–30,915
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Helsinki Central Station
2. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinn
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Zhytomyr
4. Take the bus from Zhytomyr Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 15h
Bus via Panevėžys
1. Take the bus from Kuopio to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus
2. Take the bus from Jyvaskyla Transport Center to Panevezys Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Panevezys to Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Bus Station 2 to Istanbul Esenler
3d
₺19,106–30,885

Kuopio (KUO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

34Weekly Planes

8h 37mAverage Duration

₺6,319Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,481.8 km
Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Istanbul via Heinola Kaivokatu, Warsaw Bus Station West, Chișinău, North Bus Station, and Chisnau Gara Nord in around 2d 9h. Alternatively, Finnair, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day.

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