There are 10 ways to get from Tatvan to Istanbul by taxi, plane, train, bus, 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.
Taxi to Batman, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Tatvan to Batman (BAL)taxi
- Fly from Batman (BAL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BAL - SAW
5h 22m₺7,599–21,677Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tatvan to Ankaratrain Van Gölü Ekspresi
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
31h 55m₺1,417–3,227Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Tatvan to Sivastrain Van Gölü Ekspresi
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbultrain 81459
23h 18m₺1,775–2,888Bus
- Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0122B
25h 50m₺1,800–2,600Drive 1,376.3 km
- Drive from Tatvan to Istanbulcar 1,376.3 km
18h 12m₺6,966–10,061Bus to Van Ferit Melen Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to Van bus stationbus
- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VAN - SAW
6h 24m₺5,561–18,731Taxi to Siirt Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the taxi from Tatvan to Siirt Airport (SXZ)taxi
- Fly from Siirt Airport (SXZ) to Istanbul (IST)plane SXZ - IST
4h 48m₺11,269–30,863Train to Muş Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from Tatvan to Muştrain
- Fly from Muş Airport (MSR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MSR - SAW
6h 26m₺3,035–15,727Bus to Van Ferit Melen Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to Van bus stationbus
- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAN - IST
6h 17m₺11,448–12,110Train to Muş Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Tatvan to Muştrain
- Fly from Muş Airport (MSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane MSR - IST
6h 19m₺8,522–27,706
Tatvan to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tatvan to Istanbul is to train which costs 1.400 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 31h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tatvan to Istanbul is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tatvan bus station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Tatvan to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Tatvan and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
The distance between Tatvan and Istanbul is 1265 km. The road distance is 1376.3 km.
The best way to get from Tatvan to Istanbul without a car is to train via Sivas which takes 23h 18m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Tatvan to Istanbul, including transfers.
Tatvan to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Tatvan bus station.
Tatvan to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Tatvan station.
The best way to get from Tatvan to Istanbul is to train via Sivas which takes 23h 18m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.900 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 25h 50m.
What companies run services between Tatvan, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a train from Tatvan to Yenikapi via Sivas, Istanbul, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 23h 18m. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from Tatvan bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,800–2,600 and the journey takes 25h 50m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–17,000
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–17,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–16,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–16,000
Flights from Muş Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–15,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Siirt Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–27,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,900–11,300
Flights from Muş Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–27,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–16,000
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–18,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–17,000
Flights from Muş Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–15,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Tatvan to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,700
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Tatvan to Muş
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺100–160
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Tatvan to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺750–2,200
- 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 Tatvan bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Tatvan bus station to Van bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–6,000
Dörtyol Taksi
- Phone
- +90 434 827 58 48
Beşminare Toki Taksi
- Phone
- +90 536 348 77 95
Dörtyol Taksi
- Phone
- +90 434 827 58 48
Beşminare Toki Taksi
- Phone
- +90 536 348 77 95
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, Best ways to travel around Australia, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Tatvan to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Tatvan to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tatvan to Istanbul is 1376 km. It takes approximately 18h 12m to drive from Tatvan to Istanbul.
Book your Tatvan to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 4430+ hotels available in Istanbul.












