There are 8 ways to get from Kastamonu to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Kastamonu Airport to Istanbul Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Kastamonu Airport (KFS) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane KFS - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
2h 46m₺9,697–23,809Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK3419 / ...
8h 25m₺750–1,900Drive 494.3 km
- Drive from Kastamonu to Istanbulcar 494.3 km
5h 45m₺3,594–5,191Bus to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ESB - SAW
8h 33m₺2,170–3,649Bus to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport
- Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane ESB - IST
8h 25m₺12,567–14,426Bus to Sinop Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport
- Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sinop bus stationbus
- Fly from Sinop Airport (NOP) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane NOP - IST
6h 15m₺12,875–16,756Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sakarya bus stationbus FlixBus KK3422 / ...
- Take the train from Arifiye to Istanbul Pendiktrain Yht / ...
8h 34m₺1,031–1,747Bus via İstanbul Dudullu
- Take the bus from Kastamonu to İstanbul Dudullubus
9h 17m₺1,520–2,100
Kastamonu to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kastamonu to Istanbul is to bus which costs 750 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kastamonu to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 2h 46m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kastamonu bus station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Kastamonu and Istanbul is 475 km. The road distance is 494.3 km.
The best way to get from Kastamonu to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Kastamonu to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kastamonu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Kastamonu bus station.
Kastamonu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kastamonu to Istanbul is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Kastamonu to Istanbul.
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What companies run services between Kastamonu, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kastamonu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kastamonu Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–23,000
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
Flights from Sinop Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–15,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,200
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Arifiye to Istanbul Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺170–240
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sinop bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sakarya bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺550–850
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,300–1,900
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺800–1,200
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺800–1,200
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- website@kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sakarya bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,126
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Kastamonu to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 600 00 10
- info@efetur.com.tr
- Website
- efetur.com.tr
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,250
- Schedules at
- efetur.com.tr
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sakarya bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,172
- Schedules at
- efetur.com.tr
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- order@hastur.ru
- Website
- Has Turizm
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–700
- Website
- Has Turizm
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–700
- Website
- Has Turizm
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sinop bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
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