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How to get fromIstanbul to Tatvanby plane, car, train, or bus

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Batman (BAL)plane plane SAW - BAL
    2. Drive from Batman (BAL) to Tatvancar car
    6h 5m
    ₺4,888–20,505

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0117
    26h 21m
    ₺2,053–3,624

  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
    ₺2,247–3,365

  4. Drive  1,378.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Tatvancar car 1,378.2 km
    18h 10m
    ₺7,900–11,411

  5. Fly Istanbul to Batman, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Batman (BAL)plane plane IST - BAL
    2. Drive from Batman (BAL) to Tatvancar car
    5h 55m
    ₺12,984–34,484

  6. 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 18m
    ₺4,928–18,055

  7. 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 12m
    ₺3,658–15,855

  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
    ₺12,824–27,034

  9. 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
    ₺10,154–25,834

  10. Bus via Van

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0117
    28h
    ₺3,758–5,194

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    2. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Tatvan Gartrain train Ic
    32h 37m
    ₺2,328–3,258

Istanbul to Tatvan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,053Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,265.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Tatvan bus station via Bursa and Bursa bus station in around 26h 21m.

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