There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Tabriz by plane, train, car or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive, bus
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Take the train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
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Take the train from Ankara to Selim
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Drive from Selim to Aragats
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Take the train from Aragats to Noragavit
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Take the bus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station to Tabriz Central bus terminal
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Istanbul to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal
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Take the train from Tehran to Tabriz
Bus
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Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Tbilisi
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Take the bus from Tbilisi Avlabari Station to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
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Take the bus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station to Tabriz Central bus terminal
Drive
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Drive from Istanbul to Tabriz
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tabriz is to drive which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 24h 6m.
The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Tabriz is to fly which costs 4.700 ₺ - 39.000 ₺ and takes 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Tabriz. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Aksaray and arriving at Tabriz Central bus terminal via Ortachala Central Bus Station, Tbilisi Avlabari Station and Yerevan Kilikia bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 36m.
It is 1520 km from Istanbul to Tabriz. It is approximately 1809.1 km to drive.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Tabriz without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Istanbul to Tabriz, including transfers.
Istanbul to Tabriz bus services, operated by MetroTurizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Tabriz is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 39.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 47h 36m.
The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Tabriz Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 40m.
Istanbul to Tabriz bus services, operated by Armenia Transport, arrive at Tabriz Central bus terminal station.

- Distance: 1519.6 km
- Duration: 3h 28m
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tabriz, Iran?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Tabriz 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Tabriz via Tbilisi, Ortachala Central Bus Station, Europe Square, Tbilisi Avlabari Station, and Yerevan Kilikia bus station in around 47h 36m.

- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Tabriz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $1,400

- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Tabriz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $850

- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Schedules at
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Ankara to Selim
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Schedules at
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr

- Phone
- 1-84
- info@railway.am
- Website
- ukzhd.am
Train from Aragats to Noragavit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Website
- https://www.railway.am/eng/forpassaj

- Phone
- 021- 55122417
- info@raja.ir
- Website
- raja.ir
Train from Tehran to Tabriz
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- raja.ir

- Website
- t-armenia.com
Bus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station to Tabriz Central bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://t-armenia.com/en

- Website
- en.seirosafar.ir
Bus from Istanbul to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- seirosafar.ir

- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Tbilisi
- Ave. Duration
- 31h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27 - $750
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en

- Phone
- +37495362020
- Website
- hayreniqtour.ru
Bus from Tbilisi Avlabari Station to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $35
- Schedules at
- hayreniqtour.ru
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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More Questions & Answers
Tabriz is 30 min ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 1:22 PM in Istanbul and 1:52 PM in Tabriz.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tabriz is 1809 km. It takes approximately 24h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Tabriz.
Turkish Airlines offers flights from Istanbul Airport to Tabriz Airport.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs 310 ₺ - 380 ₺.