There are 8 ways to get from Sivas to Istanbul by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst
7h 17m₺1,336–1,847Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sivas to Istanbul Otogaribus
13h 30m₺1,100–2,900Drive 868.7 km
- Drive from Sivas to Istanbulcar 868.7 km
9h 57m₺4,994–7,213Fly Sivas Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Sivas Airport (VAS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VAS - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 30m₺2,722–7,807Train
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
7h 18m₺1,539–2,121Fly Sivas Airport to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Sivas Airport (VAS) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAS - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 18m₺9,119–24,284Train to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from Sivas to Kayseritrain
- Fly from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ASR - SAW
7h 18m₺2,647–8,612Train to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Sivas to Kayseritrain
- Fly from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Istanbul (IST)plane ASR - IST
7h 5m₺12,844–25,089
Sivas to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sivas to Istanbul is to train via Pendik which costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sivas to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 18m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sivas and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sivas to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sivas and arriving at Yenikapi via Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Sivas and Istanbul is 913 km. The road distance is 868.7 km.
The best way to get from Sivas to Istanbul without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 7h 17m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Sivas to Istanbul, including transfers.
Sivas to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Sivas station.
Sivas to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sivas station.
The best way to get from Sivas to Istanbul is to train via Pendik which takes 7h 17m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.900 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺ and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Sivas, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sivas to Istanbul(Pendik) twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 23m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Sivas to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,000–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Kamil Koç also services this route once daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sivas Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–24,000
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–24,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sivas to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,000–2,900
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Booking & Getting There
Sivas to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Sivas to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Pendik) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sivas to Istanbul is 869 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Sivas to Istanbul.
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