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29 h 31 min
2159 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Elistu

Composite routes from Istanbul to Elistu

Cheapest
29 h 31 min
Car
2159 km.
from $118
Fastest
2 h 49 min
Plane
Other
41 h 58 min
1360 km.
from $5.43
14 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
1360 km.
from $224.49
18 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1360 km.
from $228.93
17 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1360 km.
from $239.48
46 h 5 min
Train
1360 km.
from $166.04
2 d 48 min
1360 km.
from $157.07
2 d 2 h 55 min
1360 km.
from $153.26

Transport providers

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

Bus operators

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Poti
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$59.87

Avtovokzaly.ru

Phone:
8-800-775-45-73
Website:
avtovokzaly.ru/
Bus from Blagodarnyy to Elista
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from Groznyy Central bus station to Elista
Ave. Duration:
11h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$25.48
Bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Elista
Ave. Duration:
11h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Bus from Mineralnye Vody to Elista
Ave. Duration:
8h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

Stavropol Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 (8652) 23 47 41
Website:
regionbilet.ru/
Bus from Stavropol to Blagodarnyy
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

MiminoTrans Ge

Phone:
+995 555 68 50 05
Website:
facebook.com/miminotrans/
Bus from Poti to Pyatigorsk
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$124.06

Luks Yilmaz

Website:
luksyilmazturizm.com/
Bus from Ankara bus station to Mineralnye
Ave. Duration:
30h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.91
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz
Ave. Duration:
36h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.91
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Mineralnye
Ave. Duration:
40h 57m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.91

Kavminvody Avto

Website:
kmvavto.ru
Bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Elista
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Bus from Mineralnye Vody to Blagodarnyy
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.89

Airlines

Red Wings

Website:
flyredwings.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Elista
Ave. Duration:
19h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Plane from Istanbul to Mineralnye
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$458.59

Azimuth

Website:
azimuth.aero/
Plane from Istanbul to Mineralnye
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$458.59
Plane from Istanbul to Stavropol
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$458.59

UTair Aviation

Website:
utair.ru/
Plane from Istanbul to Grozny
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$484.07

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Elista is to bus which costs $97.83 - $108.70 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Elista is to fly which takes 14h and costs $70.65 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Elista?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Elista. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Aksaray and arriving at Elista via Poti and Pyatigorsk Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 58m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Elista?

The distance between Istanbul and Elista is 1425 km. The road distance is 2147.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Elista without a car is to bus via P’ot’i which takes 41h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h to get from Istanbul to Elista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Elista bus from?

Istanbul to Elista bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Elista?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Elista is to fly which takes 14h and costs $70.65 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via P’ot’i, which costs and takes 41h 58m.

Where does the Istanbul to Elista bus arrive?

Istanbul to Elista bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Poti station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Elista?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Elista is 2148 km. It takes approximately 29h 56m to drive from Istanbul to Elista.
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