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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kavak to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kavak to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    7h 54m
    ₺550–2,300

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kavak to Yıldızelitrain train Samsun Sivas Hattı
    2. Take the train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht
    14h
    ₺1,782–2,527

  3. Drive  678.3 km

    1. Drive from Kavak to Istanbulcar car 678.3 km
    8h 1m
    ₺3,949–5,704

  4. Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kavak to Çarşambabus bus
    2. Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SZF - SAW
    5h 51m
    ₺2,437–5,668

  5. Bus via İstanbul Dudullu

    1. Take the bus from Kavak to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    10h 46m
    ₺816–1,642

  6. Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Kavak to Çarşambabus bus
    2. Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SZF - IST
    5h 39m
    ₺12,234–14,345

  7. Bus to Amasya, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Kavak bus station to Merzifon bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane MZH - IST
    4h 38m
    ₺9,783–25,482

  8. Train to Tokat, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the train from Kavak to Turhaltrain train
    2. Fly from Tokat (TJK) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TJK - IST
    7h 26m
    ₺10,788–26,165

  9. Bus to Amasya, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Take the bus from Kavak bus station to Merzifon bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane MZH - SAW
    3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    4h 46m
    ₺2,886–15,505

Kavak to Istanbul by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₺550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 701.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Kavak, Samsun, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Kavak to Istanbul Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,600–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kavak to Yenikapi via Yildizeli and Söğütlüçeşme in around 14h.

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