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How to get fromKastamonu to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Kastamonu Airport (KFS) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane KFS - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    2h 36m
    ₺9,697–24,809

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3419 / ...
    8h 25m
    ₺750–1,900

  3. Bus via Adapazarı

    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sakarya bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3422 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Adapazarı to Alibeyköybus bus
    8h 16m
    ₺1,230–2,113

  4. Drive  494.3 km

    1. Drive from Kastamonu to Istanbulcar car 494.3 km
    5h 45m
    ₺2,866–4,139

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sakarya bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3422 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arifiye to Istanbul Pendiktrain train Yht / ...
    8h 34m
    ₺1,025–1,728

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    9h 16m
    ₺1,440–2,100

Kastamonu to Istanbul by bus

Calendar77Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₺750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Kastamonu bus station to Fatih via Adapazarı, Alibeyköy, and Alibeyköy in around 8h 16m.

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