There are 7 ways to get from Konya to Istanbul by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Konya to Istanbul Bostancıtrain Yht
5h 6m₺820–1,258Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 30m₺800–1,300Drive 598.3 km
- Drive from Konya to Istanbulcar 598.3 km
7h 49m₺3,012–4,350Fly 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 18mTrain via Gebze
- Take the train from Konya to Gebzetrain Yht
- Take the train from Gebze to Yenikapitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
5h 6m₺817–1,259Train via Söğütlüçeşme
- Take the train from Konya Yht to Istanbultrain Hst
5h 15m₺824–1,263Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul (IST)plane KYA - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
4h 53m₺10,964–11,750
Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Konya to Istanbul is to train via Söğütlüçeşme which costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Konya to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs 10.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
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 6m.
The distance between Konya and Istanbul is 652 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 6m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 6m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺800–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺800–1,300 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–12,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,800–11,300
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–3,800
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Konya to Istanbul Bostancı
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Konya to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Gebze to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺60–100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Konya Yht to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- 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
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺800–1,000
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–280
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
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More Questions & Answers
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 49m to drive from Konya to Istanbul.
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