There are 10 ways to get from Kurtalan to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus to Batman, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Take the bus from Kurtalan bus station to Batman bus stationbus
- Fly from Batman (BAL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BAL - SAW
5h 35m₺3,557–15,837Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurtalan bus station to Diyarbakır bus stationbus FlixBus KK0133 / ...
- Take the bus from Diyarbakır bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0148 / ...
25h 45m₺1,958–2,787Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Kurtalan to Sivastrain Ic
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
24h 6m₺2,272–3,301Drive 1,479.7 km
- Drive from Kurtalan to Istanbulcar 1,479.7 km
16h 59m₺10,756–15,536Fly Siirt Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Fly from Siirt Airport (SXZ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane SXZ - IST
3h 45m₺10,424–25,667Bus to Batman, fly to Istanbul Airport
- Take the bus from Kurtalan bus station to Batman bus stationbus
- Fly from Batman (BAL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane BAL - IST
5h 37m₺9,654–24,814Drive to Muş Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Drive from Kurtalan to Muş Airport (MSR)car
- Fly from Muş Airport (MSR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MSR - SAW
5h 42m₺4,177–17,826Train to Diyarbakır Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from Kurtalan to Diyarbakirtrain
- Fly from Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DIY - SAW
8h 30m₺3,826–18,437Bus via Şanlıurfa
- Take the bus from Kurtalan bus station to Şanlıurfa bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Samandira Tesis to Istanbul Otogaribus
27h 22m₺3,378–4,982Train
- Take the train from Kurtalan to Ankara Gartrain Ic
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
32h 55m₺2,302–3,207
Kurtalan to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurtalan to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 25h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kurtalan to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurtalan station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Kurtalan bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Diyarbakır bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurtalan to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kurtalan and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.
The distance between Kurtalan and Istanbul is 1170 km. The road distance is 1479.7 km.
The best way to get from Kurtalan to Istanbul without a car is to train via Sivas which takes 24h 6m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Kurtalan to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kurtalan to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Kurtalan bus station.
Kurtalan to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kurtalan station.
The best way to get from Kurtalan to Istanbul is to train via Sivas which takes 24h 6m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 25h 45m, you could also fly, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺ and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Kurtalan, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a train from Kurtalan to Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme in around 24h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurtalan bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Diyarbakır bus station in around 25h 45m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–16,000
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–19,000
Flights from Muş Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–16,000
Flights from Diyarbakır Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–20,000
Flights from Diyarbakır Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ercan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–22,000
Flights from Diyarbakır Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–21,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–15,000
Flights from Diyarbakır Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–18,000
Flights from Diyarbakır Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–18,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Siirt Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–24,000
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–24,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kurtalan to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kurtalan to Diyarbakir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺230–330
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kurtalan to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kurtalan bus station to Batman bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺250–340
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kurtalan bus station to Diyarbakır bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺350–490
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Diyarbakır bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,300
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kurtalan bus station to Batman bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺250–340
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kurtalan bus station to Şanlıurfa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,483–3,600
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,500–3,600
Bus from Samandira Tesis to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺440–650
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Booking & Getting There
Kurtalan to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Diyarbakır bus station.
Kurtalan to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurtalan to Istanbul is 1480 km. It takes approximately 16h 59m to drive from Kurtalan to Istanbul.
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