There are 7 ways to get from Erzurum to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
best- Fly from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ERZ - SAW
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
3h 37m₺2,198–3,676Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erzurum to Istanbul Otogari
17h 41m₺1,100–2,246Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Erzurum to Sivas92009
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul81459
18h 51m₺1,587–2,600Drive 1,218.8 km
- Drive from Erzurum to Istanbul1,218.8 km
15h 38m₺6,044–8,731Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul (IST)ERZ - IST
3h 4m₺11,985–13,455Train, 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 AnkaraDoğu Ekspresi
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht / ...
27h 37m₺1,382–2,927
Erzurum to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erzurum to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 20h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Erzurum to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
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 17h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Erzurum 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 and Istanbul is 1062 km. The road distance is 1218.8 km.
The best way to get from Erzurum to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 17h 41m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Erzurum to Istanbul, including transfers.
Erzurum to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Erzurum station.
Erzurum to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Erzurum station.
The best way to get from Erzurum to Istanbul is to bus which takes 17h 41m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 18h 51m, you could also fly, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Erzurum, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Erzurum to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,100–2,246 and the journey takes 17h 41m. 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
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,500–11,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–13,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺13–21
- 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 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 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 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,900
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,246
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,500
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Erzurum to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Erzurum to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erzurum to Istanbul is 1219 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Erzurum to Istanbul.
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