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There are 4 ways to get from Poltava to Istanbul by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Odesa

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    1. Take the train from Poltava-Pivdenna to Odesa-Holovnatrain train 007О
    2. Take the bus from Odesa to Istanbulbus bus Istanbul-Kyiv
    28h 51m
    ₺4,746–5,090

  2. Drive 1,580.7 km

    1. Drive from Poltava to Istanbulcar car 1,580.7 km
    23h 19m
    ₺11,053–15,965

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Poltava to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus bus Kharkiv
    2. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbulbus bus
    31h 44m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain train 93 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Istanbul Esenlerbus bus
    34h 1m
    ₺5,289–7,451

Poltava to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,289Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poltava, Ukraine and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Poltava to Istanbul via Chișinău, North Bus Station and Chisnau Gara Nord in around 31h 44m.

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