There are 8 ways to get from Erzurum to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ERZ - SAW
2h 53m₺2,185–3,655Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erzurum to Istanbul Otogari
17h 57m₺1,100–2,300Bus, 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 38m₺6,053–8,743Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul (IST)ERZ - IST
2h 56m₺11,835–13,155Train 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 50m₺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 Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erzurum to Istanbul (State) is to train and bus which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 20h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Erzurum to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Erzurum to Istanbul (State). 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 (State) is 1039 km. The road distance is 1218.8 km.
The best way to get from Erzurum to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 59m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Erzurum to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Erzurum to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Erzurum station.
The best way to get from Erzurum to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.700 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 17h 57m, you could also train via Sivas, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 18h 51m.
Erzurum to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erzurum to Istanbul (State) is 1219 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Erzurum to Istanbul (State).
What companies run services between Erzurum, Turkey and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Erzurum to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,100–2,246 and the journey takes 17h 41m.
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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 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
- 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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