There are 6 ways to get from Van to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VAN - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 38mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0122B
28h 20m₺1,500–2,800Bus, train
- Take the bus from Van to Yıldızelibus
- Take the train from Yildizeli to Pendiktrain Yht
21h 34m₺2,236–3,243Bus, train via Tatvan
- Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus
- Take the train from Tatvan to Sivastrain
- Take the train from Sivas to Pendiktrain Yht
26h 42m₺2,427–3,824Drive 1,510.2 km
- Drive from Van to Istanbulcar 1,510.2 km
20h 3m₺7,672–11,081Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAN - IST
3h 31m₺11,074–11,705
Van to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 28h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Van to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Van bus station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28h 20m.
The distance between Van and Istanbul is 1274 km. The road distance is 1510.2 km.
The best way to get from Van to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 34m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Van to Istanbul, including transfers.
Van to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Van bus station.
The best way to get from Van to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 28h 20m.
Van to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van to Istanbul is 1510 km. It takes approximately 20h 3m to drive from Van to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺2,000–2,800 and the journey takes 28h 20m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–17,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–17,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,900–11,400
- Website
- flypgs.com
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 Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Cukurova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–18,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Yildizeli to Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
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 Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Van to Yıldızeli
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,200
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺950–1,200
Bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–1,800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,500–1,800
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
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