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How to get fromSochi to Istanbul (State)by train, plane, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sochi to Istanbul (State) by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  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. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from School #1 to Hotel Russkiy dombus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Psou Border Crossing to Galbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gal to Urekitaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Kobuleti to Istanbul Aksaraybus bus
    32h 32m
    ₺3,037–4,268
  3. Drive 1,621.1 km

    1. Drive from Sochi to Istanbulcar car 1,621.1 km
    22h 14m
    ₺8,434–12,182
  4. 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
    ₺5,586–6,245

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,312Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sochi to Istanbul (State). 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 the bus to Hotel Russkiy dom, walk to Psou Border Crossing, take the bus to Gal, take the taxi to Ureki, take the bus to Kobuleti, then take the bus to Istanbul Aksaray.

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