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There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Tatvan by plane, bus, train, or car

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

    best
    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
    ₺4,228–12,825

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bursa bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0117
    28h 10m
    ₺1,994–3,450

  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. Bus via Patnos

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Patnosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patnos bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0181
    25h 54m
    ₺3,480–4,811

  5. Drive 1,378.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Tatvancar car 1,378.2 km
    18h 15m
    ₺7,498–10,831

  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
    ₺4,358–17,855

  7. 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
    ₺11,624–22,804

  8. 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
    ₺10,654–31,834

  9. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Batman, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Batman (BAL)plane plane SAW - BAL
    2. Take the bus from Batman bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    8h 16m
    ₺4,168–16,745

  10. Fly Istanbul to Batman, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Batman (BAL)plane plane IST - BAL
    2. Take the bus from Batman bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    8h 6m
    ₺10,564–30,724

  11. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Diyarbakır Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Diyarbakır Airport (DIY)plane plane SAW - DIY
    2. Take the bus from Diyarbakır bus station to Batman bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Batman bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    10h 42m
    ₺4,258–12,265

  12. 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 6m
    ₺2,297–3,365

Istanbul to Tatvan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,994Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,416.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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 Istanbul Otogari to Tatvan bus station via Patnos bus station in around 25h 54m.

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