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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Tabriz by plane, train, car or bus

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Fly from Istanbul

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tabriz (TBZ)

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Fly from Sabiha Gokcen

  1. Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Tabriz (TBZ)

Train, drive, bus

  1. Take the train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
  2. Take the train from Ankara to Selim
  3. Drive from Selim to Aragats
  4. Take the train from Aragats to Noragavit
  5. Take the bus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station to Tabriz Central bus terminal

Bus, train

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Tehran Beyhaghi Terminal
  2. Take the train from Tehran to Tabriz

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Tbilisi
  2. Take the bus from Tbilisi Avlabari Station to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
  3. Take the bus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station to Tabriz Central bus terminal

Drive

  1. 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.

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The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Tabriz is to fly which costs 4.700 ₺ - 39.000 ₺ and takes 3h 28m.

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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.

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It is 1520 km from Istanbul to Tabriz. It is approximately 1809.1 km to drive.

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The best way to get from Istanbul to Tabriz without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 39m and costs .

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It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Istanbul to Tabriz, including transfers.

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Istanbul to Tabriz bus services, operated by MetroTurizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.

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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.

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The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Tabriz Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 40m.

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Istanbul to Tabriz bus services, operated by Armenia Transport, arrive at Tabriz Central bus terminal station.

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Tabriz.
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  • 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.

Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Tabriz
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$220 - $1,400
Pegasus Airlines
Website
flypgs.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Tabriz
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$140 - $850
Train operators
South Caucasus Railway (Commuter Trains)
Phone
1-84
Email
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
Raja Rail Transportation Co.
Phone
021- 55122417
Email
info@raja.ir
Website
raja.ir
Train from Tehran to Tabriz
Ave. Duration
10h 22m
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
raja.ir
Bus operators
Armenia Transport
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
Seiro Safar
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
Hayreniq Tour
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
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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.

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Turkish Airlines offers flights from Istanbul Airport to Tabriz Airport.

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The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs 310 ₺ - 380 ₺.

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