There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Adana by plane, train, bus or car
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Cheapest
Train, bus via Söğütlüçeşme
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Take the train from Istanbul to Konya Yht
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Take the bus from Konya to Adana
Train to Sabiha Gokcen, fly
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Take the train from Yenikapi to Tersane
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Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Adana (ADA)
Train, bus
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Take the train from Istanbul Bostancı to Konya
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Take the bus from Konya to Adana
Bus
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Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ceyhan
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Take the bus from Ceyhan to Adana
Train
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Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
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Take the train from Ankara to Boğazköprü
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Take the train from Boğazköprü to Adana
Drive
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Drive from Istanbul to Adana
Istanbul (IST) to Adana (ADA) flights
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Adana is 184.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Adana is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Adana is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 184.
Last updated: 3 Aug 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Adana is to train which costs 180 ₺ - 330 ₺ and takes 19h.
The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Adana is to fly which costs 900 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Adana. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Adana via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Ankara and Boğazköprü. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.
The distance between Istanbul and Adana is 710 km. The road distance is 930.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Adana without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 56m and costs 180 ₺ - 320 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Istanbul to Adana, including transfers.
Istanbul to Adana train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Adana is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs 900 ₺ - 1.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 350 ₺ - 500 ₺ and takes 16h 45m, you could also train, which costs 180 ₺ - 330 ₺ and takes 19h.
The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Adana Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Istanbul to Adana train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Adana station.

- Distance: 709.7 km
- Duration: 1h 56m
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Adana, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul to Adana every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Adana via Otogar, Istanbul Otogari, and Ceyhan in around 16h 45m.

- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 750 ₺ - 1.800 ₺
Flights from Istanbul to Adana via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 750 ₺ - 1.800 ₺
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 ₺ - 8.500 ₺

- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 ₺ - 6.000 ₺
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Adana via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 700 ₺ - 6.000 ₺

- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Yenikapi to Tersane
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6 ₺ - 12 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Bostancı to Konya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110 ₺ - 200 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul to Konya Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110 ₺ - 200 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 85 ₺ - 150 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Boğazköprü
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50 ₺ - 90 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Boğazköprü to Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50 ₺ - 85 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)

- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Konya to Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 75 ₺ - 110 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Ceyhan to Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 45 ₺ - 60 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr

- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ceyhan
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 310 ₺ - 430 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Adana is 930 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Istanbul to Adana.
Turkish Airlines offers flights from Istanbul Airport to Adana Airport.
There are 41+ hotels available in Adana. Prices start at 1.750 ₺ per night.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs 150 ₺ - 190 ₺.