There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Van by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane SAW - VAN
3h 39m₺4,982–21,452Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus
26h 13m₺1,942–4,842Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain Hst
- Take the bus from Sivas to Vanbus
21h 46m₺3,278–4,808Train, bus via Tatvan
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Rahovatrain
- Take the bus from Bitlis bus station to Van bus stationbus
27h 6m₺2,827–4,145Drive 1,512.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Vancar 1,512.3 km
20h₺8,601–12,424Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane IST - VAN
4h 7m₺12,424–33,494Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Van bus stationbus FlixBus KK0195A
28h 15m₺2,162–3,052
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station which costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 28h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Van. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Van via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 13m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Van is 1252 km. The road distance is 1512.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 46m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Istanbul (State) to Van, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 4.900 ₺ and takes 26h 13m.
Istanbul (State) to Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Van station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Van is 1512 km. It takes approximately 20h to drive from Istanbul (State) to Van.
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, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Van once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,400–4,800 and the journey takes 25h. Kamil Koç also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–19,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Cukurova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–20,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Rahova
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sivas to Van
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,000–2,900
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Van
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–4,800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,400–4,800
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