There are 7 ways to get from Erzincan to Istanbul by plane, train, 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.
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Erzincan Airport (ERC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ERC - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 8m₺2,847–14,269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erzincan bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
16h 30m₺1,300–3,300Bus, train
- Take the bus from Erzincan bus station to Sivas bus stationbus FlixBus KK0660 / ...
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)train Hst
12h 41m₺1,735–3,040Drive 1,030.3 km
- Drive from Erzincan to Istanbulcar 1,030.3 km
12h 50m₺5,998–8,664Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Erzincan Airport (ERC) to Istanbul (IST)plane ERC - IST
3h 6m₺9,173–23,518Train
- Take the train from Erzincan to Sivastrain Ic
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
14h 34m₺1,874–2,754Train via Erzincan
- Take the train from Erzincan to Sivastrain Doğu Ekspresi
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
14h 53m₺1,834–2,699
Erzincan to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erzincan to Istanbul is to train via Erzincan which costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 14h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Erzincan to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erzincan bus station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Erzincan to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Erzincan and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
The distance between Erzincan and Istanbul is 915 km. The road distance is 1030.3 km.
The best way to get from Erzincan to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 41m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Erzincan to Istanbul, including transfers.
Erzincan to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Erzincan bus station.
Erzincan to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Erzincan station.
The best way to get from Erzincan to Istanbul is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 3.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 9.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺ and takes 3h 6m, you could also train, which costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 14h 34m.
What companies run services between Erzincan, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Erzincan bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 16h 30m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines flies from Erzincan Airport (ERC) to Istanbul (IST) once daily.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Erzincan Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–15,000
Flights from Erzincan Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–15,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Erzincan Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–24,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Erzincan Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–16,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Erzincan to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Erzincan to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Erzincan bus station to Sivas bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Erzincan bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Erzincan bus station to Sivas bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺800–1,200
Bus from Erzincan bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,300–3,300
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Booking & Getting There
Erzincan to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Erzincan to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erzincan to Istanbul is 1030 km. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Erzincan to Istanbul.
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