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Kutaisi, Georgia → Istanbul, Turkey

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Five ways to Travel from Kutaisi to Istanbul

Composite routes from Kutaisi to Istanbul

Cheapest
18 h 46 min
Car
1415 km.
from $77
Other
18 h 46 min
Rideshare
1415 km.
from $18.46
6 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
1148 km.
from $125.24
27 h 25 min
Bus, Train
1148 km.
from $51.47
30 h 25 min
1148 km.
from $38.85

Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Kopitnari Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$61.14–$242.02
Plane from Batumi International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$292.97
Plane from Rize–Artvin to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.58–$140.12

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Batumi International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$471.30
Plane from Rize–Artvin to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.03–$178.33

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Rize–Artvin to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$254.76

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$28.02

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hopa bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
21h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$33.12

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Kutaisi Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$34.39
Bus from Kutaisi Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
28h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$59.87
Bus from Kutaisi Airport to Hopa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

Omnibus Express

Phone:
+995 322 159 259
Email:
Website:
omnibusexpress.ge/
Bus from Kutaisi Airport to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$10.34

Ali Osman ULUSOY

Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from Kemalpaşa to Ardeşen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.31–$4.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kutaisi to Istanbul is to bus via Hopa which costs $32.61 - $45.65 and takes 30h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kutaisi to Istanbul is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs $54.35 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Kutaisi and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kutaisi to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kutaisi and arriving at Istanbul Aksaray via Kutaisi Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.

How far is it from Kutaisi to Istanbul?

The distance between Kutaisi and Istanbul is 1164 km. The road distance is 1399.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kutaisi to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 25m and costs $30.43 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Kutaisi to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kutaisi to Istanbul bus from?

Kutaisi to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Kutaisi Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Kutaisi to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Kutaisi to Istanbul is to bus which takes 29h 45m and costs $28.26 - $54.35 . There are no good options to train or fly between Kutaisi to Istanbul.

Where does the Kutaisi to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kutaisi to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Aksaray station.

What is the time difference between Kutaisi and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h behind Kutaisi. It is currently 08:21 in Kutaisi and 07:21 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Kutaisi to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Kutaisi to Istanbul is 1400 km. It takes approximately 18h 50m to drive from Kutaisi to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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