There are 6 ways to get from Konya to Istanbul by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Konya to Istanbul Bostancıtrain Yht
5h 45m₺1,024–1,495Train via Gebze
cheapest- Take the train from Konya to Gebzetrain Hst
- Take the train from Gebze to Yenikapitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
5h 48m₺975–1,354Bus
- Take the bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 30m₺1,600–2,400Drive 598.3 km
- Drive from Konya to Istanbulcar 598.3 km
7h 51m₺4,351–6,284Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KYA - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 22m₺1,920–7,317Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro
- Fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane KYA - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 20m₺12,517–13,294
Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Konya to Istanbul is to train via Gebze which costs 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺ and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Konya to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 20m and costs 12.500 ₺ - 13.500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Konya and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Konya to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Konya and arriving at Yenikapi via Bostancı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Konya and Istanbul is 711 km. The road distance is 598.3 km.
The best way to get from Konya to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Konya to Istanbul, including transfers.
Konya to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Konya station.
Konya to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Konya station.
The best way to get from Konya to Istanbul is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Konya, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Konya to Istanbul Bostancı 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,600–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–17,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,500–13,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–7,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Konya to Istanbul Bostancı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Konya to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- 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
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,400
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,600–2,400
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Booking & Getting There
Konya to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Konya to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Bostancı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Konya to Istanbul is 598 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Konya to Istanbul.
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