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Seven ways to Travel from Tartu to Istanbul

Composite routes from Tartu to Istanbul

Cheapest
31 h 56 min
Car
3094 km.
from $170
Other
2 d 13 h 6 min
Train, bus via Khmelnytskyi, Train, bus via Khmelnytskyi
1936 km.
from $204.02
2 d 12 min
1936 km.
from $298
9 h 24 min
Train, Plane
1936 km.
from $254.26
10 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
1936 km.
from $255.24
2 d 3 h 23 min
Train
1936 km.
from $278.65
2 d 15 h 39 min
1936 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Tartu, Bus Station to Riga,
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Express Busline

Phone:
+373 789 18 888
Email:
Website:
busline.md/en/
Bus from Rīga to Chisinau,
Ave. Duration:
40h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Lux Express

Phone:
+372 6800 909
Email:
Website:
luxexpress.eu/en
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$36.71

Ecolines (Autolux)

Phone:
+380 44 594 9010
Email:
Website:
ecolines.net/ua/ru
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi
Ave. Duration:
30h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$101.26

Latlines

Phone:
+371 672 100 66
Email:
Website:
latlines.lv/
Bus from Jelgavas AO to Dvirtsevyi
Ave. Duration:
17h 27m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$98.53
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$98.53

Chisinau Bus Station

Phone:
+373 22 542-185
Email:
Website:
autogara.md/
Bus from Chişinău Centru to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.43–$88.60

Gunsel

Phone:
+380 (93) 320-44-44
Email:
Website:
gunsel.ua/
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
24h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$120.25
Bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92
Bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
23h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

SIA "Tukuma auto"

Website:
tukumaauto.lv/
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Jelgavas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.82–$3.04

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$518.97
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$455.68
Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$443.02

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$367.08
Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$443.02

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$518.97
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$468.34
Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$354.42

Train operators

Lithuanian Railways (LG)

Phone:
(+370) 700 55111
Email:
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Train from Elva to Riga-Pasazieru
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$30.38

Elron

Phone:
+ 372 616 0245
Email:
Website:
elron.ee/
Train from Tartu to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.02–$21.52
Train from Tartu to Valga
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.08–$10.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs $173.91 - $217.39 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tartu to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 9h 24m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Tartu and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Tartu station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Tartu, Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Rīgas SAO, Jelgavas AO and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Tartu to Istanbul?

The distance between Tartu and Istanbul is 1959 km.

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

The best way to get from Tartu to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $184.78 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Tartu to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tartu to Istanbul bus from?

Tartu to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tartu, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tartu to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Tartu to Istanbul is to fly which takes 11h 18m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $228.26 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Tartu to Istanbul bus arrive?

Tartu to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tartu and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Tartu. It is currently 11:27 in Tartu and 12:27 in Istanbul.

Which airlines fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Turkish Airlines and Finnair offer flights from Tartu Ülenurme Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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