There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Kayseri by train, plane, bus, or car
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Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane SAW - ASR
3h 37m₺1,878–4,765Train via Ankara
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Kayseritrain Doğu Ekspresi / ...
13h 51m₺1,217–1,765Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseribus
11h 53m₺2,137–2,885Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Kayseritrain 92009
12h 23m₺1,697–2,525Drive 775.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kaysericar 775.3 km
7h 31m₺4,170–6,023Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane IST - ASR
3h 26m₺11,374–13,444Bus, train
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0645 / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Kayseritrain 22010
15h 48m₺1,277–1,858
Istanbul to Kayseri by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri is to train via Ankara which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kayseri. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kayseri via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Istanbul and Kayseri is 622 km. The road distance is 775.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri without a car is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Istanbul to Kayseri, including transfers.
Istanbul to Kayseri train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 12h 23m, you could also fly, which costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 3h 26m.
Istanbul to Kayseri train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kayseri is 775 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Istanbul to Kayseri.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kayseri, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseri once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Kayseri via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–9,000
Flights from Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–4,200
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺250–360
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
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