There are 8 ways to get from Denizli to Istanbul by train, plane, 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.
Train to Denizli Çardak Airport, fly to Istanbul
best- Take the train from Denizli to Cardaktrain
- Fly from Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) to Istanbul (IST)plane DNZ - IST
4h 37m₺12,746–25,938Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Denizli to İstanbul Esenlerbus
9h 55m₺800–2,300Train
- Take the train from Denizli to Eskisehirtrain Ic
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
12h 2m₺1,127–1,599Drive 558.1 km
- Drive from Denizli to Istanbulcar 558.1 km
6h 19m₺3,216–4,646Train to Denizli Çardak Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Take the train from Denizli to Cardaktrain
- Fly from Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DNZ - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 45m₺2,849–6,461Bus, bus to Milas–Bodrum Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Denizli bus station to Yatağan bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Yatağan Otogar to Milas - Bodrum Havaalanıbus
- Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BJV - SAW
8h 19m₺2,095–7,665Bus, bus to Dalaman Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Denizli to Marmarisbus
- Take the bus from Marmaris Otogar to Dalaman Havalimanıbus
- Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DLM - SAW
7h 56m₺2,932–7,213Bus, bus to Dalaman Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Denizli to Marmarisbus
- Take the bus from Marmaris Otogar to Dalaman Havalimanıbus
- Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul (IST)plane DLM - IST
7h 43m₺12,229–27,690
Denizli to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denizli to Istanbul is to train which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Denizli to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Denizli and arriving at İstanbul Esenler. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Denizli to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Denizli and arriving at Yenikapi via Eskisehir and Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Denizli and Istanbul is 504 km. The road distance is 558.1 km.
The best way to get from Denizli to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs 800 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Denizli to Istanbul, including transfers.
Denizli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Denizli station.
Denizli to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Denizli station.
The best way to get from Denizli to Istanbul is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs 800 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Denizli, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Denizli to İstanbul Esenler hourly. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denizli to Yenikapi via Eskisehir, Istanbul(Pendik), and Pendik in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Denizli Çardak Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–18,000
Flights from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–15,000
Flights from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–17,000
Flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–14,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Denizli to Cardak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺110–160
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Denizli to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskisehir to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Denizli to Cardak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺110–160
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Denizli to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Denizli bus station to Yatağan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺500–700
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Denizli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Denizli to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denizli to Istanbul is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Denizli to Istanbul.
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