What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to bus which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 28h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Van?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Van is 1252 km. The road distance is 1512.3 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Van without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 30m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Van?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Istanbul (State) to Van, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Van?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 28h 13m.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Van?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Van is 1512 km. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Van.

Where can I stay near Van?

There are 30+ hotels available in Van.

Istanbul (State) to Van - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Van by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)SAW - VAN
3h 45m
₺5,278–15,985
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus stationFlixBus KK0122B / ...
28h 13m
₺1,500–2,800
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to YildizeliYht
2. Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Van
22h 30m
₺2,165–3,223
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to SivasYht
2. Take the train from Sivas to Tatvan
3. Take the taxi from Tatvan to Van
26h 3m
₺6,165–8,223
Drive 1,512.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Van1,512.3 km
20h 5m
₺7,525–10,869
Fly from Istanbul
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)IST - VAN
4h 10m
₺11,004–11,555

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights

39Weekly Planes

2h 53mAverage Duration

₺2,908Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul (State) to Van.

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Distance: 1,251.6 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Van, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺2,000–2,800 and the journey takes 27h. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.

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