There are 7 ways to get from Ilıca 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 Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ERZ - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 36m₺3,715–8,350Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ilıca to Ankaratrain Doğu Ekspresi
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
27h 3m₺1,584–2,801Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Ilica to Sivastrain Ic
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
18h 16m₺2,103–3,068Bus
- Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
19h 12m₺2,275–3,015Drive 1,204.1 km
- Drive from Ilıca to Istanbulcar 1,204.1 km
15h 19m₺8,756–12,647Fly to Istanbul Airport
- Fly from Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane ERZ - IST
3h 34m₺11,712–29,827Train, bus
- Take the train from Ilıca to Hasankaletrain Doğu Ekspresi
- Take the bus from Pansinler to Istanbul Otogaribus
22h 9m₺2,804–4,043
Erzurum Airport (ERZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilıca to Istanbul is to train which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 27h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ilıca to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 30.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilıca station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Erzurum bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilıca to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ilica and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
The distance between Ilıca and Istanbul is 1059 km. The road distance is 1204.1 km.
The best way to get from Ilıca to Istanbul without a car is to train via Sivas which takes 18h 16m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Ilıca to Istanbul, including transfers.
Ilıca to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Erzurum bus station.
Ilıca to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ilica station.
The best way to get from Ilıca to Istanbul is to train via Sivas which takes 18h 16m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 19h 12m, you could also fly, which costs 11.000 ₺ - 30.000 ₺ and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Ilıca, Erzurum, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a train from Ilica to Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme in around 18h 16m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Erzurum bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 18h 59m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–7,500
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–7,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–20,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–29,000
- 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
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ilica to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- 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 Ilıca to Hasankale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ilıca to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,900
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Erzurum bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Pansinler to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–3,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,700–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
Ilıca to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Ilıca to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilıca to Istanbul is 1204 km. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Ilıca to Istanbul.
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