There are 8 ways to get from Erzurum to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly 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 35mBus
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 58m₺1,664–2,491Drive 1,218.8 km
- Drive from Erzurum to Istanbul1,218.8 km
15h 37m₺6,089–8,795Fly 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₺11,215–11,875Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Erzurum to Sivas92009
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul81459
18h 50m₺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
21h 9m₺1,466–2,101Train
- Take the train from Erzurum to AnkaraDoğu Ekspresi
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht / ...
27h 34m₺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 bus which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 19h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Erzurum 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 to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Erzurum and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
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 and train which takes 14h 58m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 19h 11m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 18h 50m.
What companies run services between Erzurum, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Erzurum to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,500 and the journey takes 19h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erzurum to Yenikapi via Sivas, Istanbul, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–15,000
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–15,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,700–11,200
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–14,000
- 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 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 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 50m
- 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 37m to drive from Erzurum to Istanbul.
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