There are 10 ways to get from Tatvan to Istanbul by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Batman, fly to Istanbul
best- Take the taxi from Tatvan to Batman (BAL)
- Fly from Batman (BAL) to Istanbul (IST)BAL - IST
4h 47m₺16,957–19,240Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tatvan to AnkaraVan Gölü Ekspresi
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht / ...
31h 12m₺1,417–3,214Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Tatvan to SivasVan Gölü Ekspresi
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul81459
22h 24m₺1,775–2,888Bus
- Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK0122B
25h 50m₺1,800–2,600Drive 1,376.5 km
- Drive from Tatvan to Istanbul1,376.5 km
18h 12m₺6,832–9,868Taxi to Batman, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the taxi from Tatvan to Batman (BAL)
- Fly from Batman (BAL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BAL - SAW
5h 25m₺8,370–24,761Train to Muş Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Tatvan to Muş
- Fly from Muş Airport (MSR) to Istanbul (IST)MSR - IST
5h 47m₺10,122–22,206Taxi to Siirt Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the taxi from Tatvan to Siirt Airport (SXZ)
- Fly from Siirt Airport (SXZ) to Istanbul (IST)SXZ - IST
4h 20m₺12,940–25,447Train to Muş Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from Tatvan to Muş
- Fly from Muş Airport (MSR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MSR - SAW
6h 24m₺2,935–13,727Bus to Van Ferit Melen Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to Van bus station
- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)VAN - SAW
6h 41m₺4,257–15,725
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 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tatvan to Istanbul is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺.
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 22h 24m.
The distance between Tatvan and Istanbul is 1321 km. The road distance is 1376.5 km.
The best way to get from Tatvan to Istanbul without a car is to train via Sivas which takes 22h 24m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 22h 24m 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 22h 24m. 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.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Batman to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–12,000
Flights from Muş Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–20,000
Flights from Siirt Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–20,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Batman to Istanbul via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–23,000
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–19,000
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–22,000
Flights from Muş Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–13,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–27,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Cukurova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–28,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Batman to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–23,000
Flights from Muş Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–16,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–15,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–15,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Tatvan to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 3m
- 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 daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,700
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Tatvan to Muş
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺100–160
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Tatvan to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺750–2,100
- 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
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–6,000
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
Dörtyol Taksi
- Phone
- +90 434 827 58 48
Beşminare Toki Taksi
- Phone
- +90 536 348 77 95
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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.
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