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There are 6 ways to get from Van to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane VAN - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 44m
    ₺4,761–15,312

  2. Bus via Erzurum

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Erzurum bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0124 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0673
    27h 25m
    ₺2,121–2,945

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    25h
    ₺3,400–4,800

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tatvan to Sivastrain train
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht
    26h 31m
    ₺2,601–3,879

  5. Drive 1,510.2 km

    1. Drive from Van to Istanbulcar car 1,510.2 km
    19h 57m
    ₺8,489–12,261

  6. Fly to Istanbul

    1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAN - IST
    3h 31m
    ₺12,258–32,289

Van to Istanbul by bus

Calendar40Weekly Buses
Duration27h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,273.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Van to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,400–4,800 and the journey takes 25h. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines flies from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day.

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