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How to get fromPoltava to Istanbulby train, bus, car or night train

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Poltava-Pivdenna to Odesa-Holovnatrain007О
    2. Take the bus from Starosinna Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbusGns-05
    27h 41m
    ₺3,422–4,544
  2. Drive 1,580.9 km

    1. Drive from Poltava to Istanbulcar1,580.9 km
    23h 8m
    ₺10,276–14,843
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Poltava to Kyiv Central Bus stationbusN3271a
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbusGns-03 / ...
    34h 22m
    ₺3,919–5,619
  4. Night train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyinighttrain73
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv OFIS to Istanbul Esenlerbus
    36h 44m
    ₺7,222–9,952

Poltava to Istanbul by night train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₺7,222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Poltava, Ukraine and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Poltava to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Poltava and Kyiv Central Bus station in around 34h 22m.

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