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

The cheapest way to get from Poltava to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 32h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poltava to Istanbul is to drive which takes 26h 53m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Poltava and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Poltava to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Poltava and arriving at Istanbul via Chisnau Gara Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.

How far is it from Poltava to Istanbul?

The distance between Poltava and Istanbul is 2469 km. The road distance is 1749.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Poltava to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Chișinău which takes 27h 43m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 27h 43m to get from Poltava to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poltava to Istanbul bus from?

Poltava to Istanbul bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Poltava station.

Where does the Poltava to Istanbul bus arrive?

Poltava to Istanbul bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Chișinău, North Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Poltava and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Poltava. It is currently 8:31 AM in Poltava and 9:31 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Poltava to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Poltava to Istanbul is 1749 km. It takes approximately 26h 53m to drive from Poltava to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4472+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Poltava to Istanbul - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Poltava to Istanbul by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Chișinău
best
1. Take the train from Poltava-Pivdenna to Odesa-Holovnatrain
2. Take the bus from Odessa station to Chişinău Northern Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbulbus
27h 43m
₺3,962–5,994
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poltava-Pivdenna to Odesa-Holovnatrain 007О
2. Take the bus from Starosinna Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus Gns-05
32h 48m
₺3,559–5,091
Drive 1,749.5 km
1. Drive from Poltava to Istanbulcar 1,749.5 km
26h 53m
₺11,592–16,744
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poltava to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus Kharkiv
2. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbulbus
31h 44m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Kryvohatky to Lubnytrain
2. Take the train from Lubny to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyitrain 70
3. Take the bus from Kyiv OFIS to Istanbul Esenlerbus
39h 59m
₺7,824–10,729

Poltava to Istanbul by train and bus

4Weekly Services

32h 48mAverage Duration

₺3,559Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poltava to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,468.6 km
Duration: 27h 43m

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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