There are 9 ways to get from Merkez to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, 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 Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport to Istanbul
best- Fly from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Istanbul (IST)NAV - IST
2h 38m₺11,723–13,145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nevşehir bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK0628 / ...
10h 45m₺800–1,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nevşehir bus station to Konya bus stationFlixBus KK5521 / ...
- Take the train from Selçuklu to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht
9h 1m₺1,433–2,140Bus via Ankara
- Take the bus from Nevşehir bus station to Ankara bus stationFlixBus KK0628 / ...
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullu
10h 39m₺1,546–2,098Drive 709.4 km
- Drive from Merkez to Istanbul709.4 km
6h 24m₺3,523–5,088Fly Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Fly from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)NAV - SAW
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
3h 16m₺2,136–6,166Bus to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Nevşehir bus station to Kayseri bus station
- Fly from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Istanbul (IST)ASR - IST
4h 41m₺12,039–13,878Bus to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Nevşehir bus station to Kayseri bus station
- Fly from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ASR - SAW
5h 24m₺1,852–5,699Bus, train via Ankara
- Take the bus from Nevşehir bus station to Ankara bus stationFlixBus KK0628 / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht / ...
9h 40m₺1,138–1,768
Merkez to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merkez to Istanbul is to bus which costs 800 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Merkez to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nevşehir bus station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Merkez and Istanbul is 635 km. The road distance is 709.4 km.
The best way to get from Merkez to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 1m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Merkez to Istanbul, including transfers.
Merkez to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Nevşehir bus station.
The best way to get from Merkez to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Ankara, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 10h 39m.
Merkez to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merkez to Istanbul is 709 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Merkez to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Merkez, Nevşehir, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nevşehir bus station to İstanbul Esenler via Ankara bus station, Ankara, İstanbul Dudullu, and İstanbul Dudullu in around 10h 39m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,500–11,500
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,500–11,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–9,000
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–11,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–6,000
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–4,800
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Selçuklu to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to Konya bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺410–600
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺470–650
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to Kayseri bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺270–380
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 42 06
- seyahat@ozkaymak.com.tr
- Website
- ozkaymak.com.tr
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to Konya bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- ozkaymak.com.tr
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to Kayseri bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- ozkaymak.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺500–650
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺500–650
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to Kayseri bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺410–490
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺410–490
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,500
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺800–1,000
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,000
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Nevşehir bus station to Kayseri bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺110–160
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Book your Merkez to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 4300+ hotels available in Istanbul.