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How to get fromIstanbul to Zelve Monasteryby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Zelve Monastery by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Metro to Istanbul, fly to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane plane IST - NAV
    3h 49m
    ₺13,884–16,284

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Göreme bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
    11h 33m
    ₺1,193–2,654

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
    10h 34m
    ₺1,428–2,618

  4. Drive  727.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Zelve Monasterycar car 727.5 km
    6h 35m
    ₺4,203–6,071

  5. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane plane SAW - NAV
    4h 4m
    ₺4,488–9,805

  6. Fly Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane plane IST - ASR
    2. Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Avanos bus stationbus bus
    5h 10m
    ₺13,059–15,834

  7. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane plane SAW - ASR
    3. Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Avanos bus stationbus bus
    5h 25m
    ₺2,763–9,355

  8. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    2. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Himmetdedetrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Himmetdede to Zelve Monasterytaxi taxi
    12h 55m
    ₺3,198–4,208

  9. Bus via Ankara

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
    13h 3m
    ₺1,800–3,845

Istanbul (IST) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₺12,133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Zelve Monastery, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Göreme bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Metro Turizm also services this route 4 times a day.

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