There are 9 ways to get from Erzurum (State) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ERZ - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
3h 37mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erzurum to Istanbul Otogari
19h 11m₺1,100–1,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Erzurum to Sivas
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul81459
14h 59m₺1,664–2,491Drive 1,218.8 km
- Drive from Erzurum to Istanbul1,218.8 km
15h 37m₺6,053–8,743Fly Erzurum Airport to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul (IST)ERZ - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
4h 13m₺11,215–11,875Taxi to Muş Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the taxi from Hınıs to Muş Airport (MSR)
- Fly from Muş Airport (MSR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MSR - SAW
5h 14m₺5,317–16,453Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Erzurum to Sivas92009
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul81459
18h 51m₺1,587–2,600Train, bus
- Take the train from Erzurum to AşkaleDoğu Ekspresi
- Take the bus from Aşkale bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK0673
20h 34m₺1,466–2,101Train
- Take the train from Erzurum to Ankara92009
- Take the train from Ankara to IstanbulHst / ...
27h 39m₺1,844–2,930
Erzurum (State) to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erzurum (State) to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 19h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Erzurum (State) to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erzurum and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Erzurum (State) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Erzurum and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.
The distance between Erzurum (State) and Istanbul is 1062 km. The road distance is 1218.8 km.
The best way to get from Erzurum (State) to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 59m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Erzurum (State) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Erzurum (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Erzurum station.
Erzurum (State) to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Erzurum station.
The best way to get from Erzurum (State) to Istanbul is to bus which takes 19h 11m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 18h 51m.
What companies run services between Erzurum (State), Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Erzurum to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,500 and the journey takes 19h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erzurum to Yenikapi via Sivas, Istanbul, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 18h 51m.
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- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–3,200
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–3,200
Flights from Muş Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–15,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–12,000
Flights from Muş Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–13,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,700–11,100
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sivas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,700
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Erzurum to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–900
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Erzurum to Aşkale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺65–110
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Erzurum to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,900
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Erzurum to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺650–800
Bus from Erzurum to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–220
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Aşkale bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–3,500
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More Questions & Answers
Erzurum (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Erzurum (State) to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erzurum (State) to Istanbul is 1219 km. It takes approximately 15h 37m to drive from Erzurum (State) to Istanbul.
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