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How to get fromVan to Istanbulby plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Van to Istanbul by plane, train, taxi, 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
    ₺4,523–17,504
  2. Bus via Mustafakemalpaşa

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Van bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0117
    2. Take the bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK1656 / ...
    31h 46m
    ₺2,435–3,367
  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Van to Tatvan Gartaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tatvan Gar to Sivastrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst
    24h 53m
    ₺9,002–11,178
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    25h
    ₺3,400–4,800
  5. Drive  1,510.2 km

    1. Drive from Van to Istanbulcar car 1,510.2 km
    19h 57m
    ₺8,661–12,510
  6. Fly to Istanbul

    1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAN - IST
    3h 31m
    ₺12,420–26,481

Van to Istanbul by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,435Cheapest Price
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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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