There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Metro
best- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain M11
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain M2
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain M1a
1h 10m₺126Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus Hvl-3
1h 15m₺130–340Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Istanbul Otogar37.2 km
30 min₺3,100–4,000Drive 37.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogarcar 37.2 km
30 min₺209–302Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogartaxi 37.2 km
30 min₺1,800–2,200Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul Otogar
34 min
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar is to Metro which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar is to Airport Transfer which takes 30 min and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Gayrettepe and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Otogar is 51 km. The road distance is 37.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar without a car is to Metro which takes 1h 10m and costs 126 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar is to Metro which takes 1h 10m and costs 126 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 340 ₺ and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Istanbul Otogar, Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Esenler Otogar via Gayrettepe and Yenikapi in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–340 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
Train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTG Travel
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- TTG Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Istanbul Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,000
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,200
Albatros Taksi
- Phone
- +902128816668
Sahil Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 881 42 40
TOPRAK TAKSİ MİMAROBA
- Phone
- +90 552 738 05 05
- Website
- topraktaksi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar is 37 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul Otogar.
There are 4447+ hotels available in Istanbul Otogar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Otogar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.