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There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Tatvan by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Batman, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Batman (BAL)plane plane SAW - BAL
    2. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to Tatvantaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    ₺8,213–20,020

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0122B
    24h 50m
    ₺1,800–2,600

  3. Train via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Tatvantrain train Van Gölü Ekspresi
    24h 8m
    ₺2,065–3,323

  4. Drive 1,378.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Tatvancar car 1,378.2 km
    18h 15m
    ₺7,048–10,180

  5. Fly Istanbul to Batman, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Batman (BAL)plane plane IST - BAL
    2. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to Tatvantaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    ₺13,944–42,761

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane plane SAW - MSR
    2. Take the train from Muş to Tatvantrain train
    7h 13m
    ₺3,643–12,730

  7. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane SAW - VAN
    2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    7h 23m
    ₺5,553–16,740

  8. Fly Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane IST - VAN
    2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    7h 8m
    ₺11,623–12,219

  9. Fly Istanbul to Siirt Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Siirt Airport (SXZ)plane plane IST - SXZ
    2. Take the taxi from Siirt Airport (SXZ) to Tatvantaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    ₺11,012–35,262

  10. Fly Istanbul to Muş Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane plane IST - MSR
    2. Take the train from Muş to Tatvantrain train
    7h 7m
    ₺8,442–32,172

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht / ...
    2. Take the train from Ankara to Tatvantrain train Van Gölü Ekspresi
    33h 7m
    ₺2,065–3,323

Istanbul to Tatvan by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,800Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tatvan, Turkey?

You can take a train from Yenikapi to Tatvan via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas in around 24h 8m. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Tatvan bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,800–2,600 and the journey takes 24h 50m.

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