Rome2Rio

How to get fromSochi to Istanbulby train, plane, bus or car

Find Transport to Istanbul

See all options

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

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

  1. Train, fly, Metro

    best
    1. Take the train from Sochi to Adlertrain train
    2. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane AER - IST
    3. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 24m

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sochi to Maykoptrain train
    2. Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Bursa bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    ₺5,538–6,473

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sochi to Maykoptrain train
    2. Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Ankara bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain train Yht
    2d 1h
    ₺5,958–6,638

  4. Drive 2,475.8 km

    1. Drive from Sochi to Istanbulcar car 2,475.8 km
    34h 6m
    ₺13,041–18,837

  5. Train, bus via Vladikavkaz

    1. Take the train from Sochi to Beslantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ankara bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain train Yht
    2d 4h
    ₺6,751–9,130

Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,408Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sochi, Russia and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Sochi to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Adler, walk to Adler station, take the line 105 bus to Sochi Airport, walk to Sochi International Airport (AER) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sochi to Yenikapi via Maykop, Maykop Bus station, Ankara bus station, Aştİ, Ankara Spor Salonu, Ankara, and Pendik in around 2d 1h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Where to next?

Trips from Sochi

Trips to Istanbul

Popular routes