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 27h 58m.

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 5.500 ₺ - 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 9m 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 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 27h 58m.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Van?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Van is 1512 km. It takes approximately 20h 6m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Van.

Where can I stay near Van?

There are 31+ hotels available in Van.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Van by plane, train, bus, 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)plane SAW - VAN
3h 45m
₺5,616–15,314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus stationbus FlixBus KK0122B
27h 58m
₺1,500–2,800
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
2. Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Vanbus
22h 9m
₺2,165–3,223
Train, bus via Bitlis
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
2. Take the train from Sivas to Rahovatrain
3. Take the bus from Bitlis bus station to Van bus stationbus
27h 17m
₺2,915–4,423
Drive 1,512.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Vancar 1,512.3 km
20h 6m
₺7,743–11,184
Fly from Istanbul
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane IST - VAN
4h 12m
₺11,267–11,723

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

36Weekly Planes

2h 45mAverage Duration

₺2,797Cheapest 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) 5 times a day. 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 26h 45m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.

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