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How to get fromGirne to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Girne 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 Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane COV - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 22m
    ₺3,464–6,407

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tarsus bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0717 / ...
    13h 15m
    ₺1,259–2,988

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tarsus bus station to Ereğli-Konya bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ereğli-Konya bus station to Konya bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Selçuklu to Pendiktrain train Yht
    11h 3m
    ₺2,014–3,063

  4. Bus via Alibeyköy

    1. Take the bus from Tarsus to Alibeyköybus bus
    12h 14m
    ₺2,098–3,047

  5. Drive 898.6 km

    1. Drive from Girne to Istanbulcar car 898.6 km
    7h 59m
    ₺5,039–7,279

  6. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane COV - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    3h 15m
    ₺12,761–25,884

  7. Bus via İstanbul Dudullu

    1. Take the bus from Tarsus to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    14h 22m
    ₺2,698–2,937

Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 733 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Girne, Mersin, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Tarsus to Alibeyköy once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 29m.

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