There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Kayseri by train, plane, bus, or car
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Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Huzurevi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane SAW - ASR
2h 53m₺2,032–7,892Train via Ankara #2
cheapest- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebzetrain
- Take the train from Gebze to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Kayseritrain Ic
14h 11m₺1,134–1,644Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Kayseritrain Ic
12h 30m₺1,737–2,575Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseribus
13h 22m₺2,080–2,970Drive 775.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kaysericar 775.3 km
7h 27m₺4,514–6,520Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane IST - ASR
3h 31m₺12,374–14,434Train via Ankara
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Kayseritrain Doğu Ekspresi / ...
13h 53m₺1,217–1,765
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kayseri is to train via Ankara which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kayseri is to Metro and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Kayseri. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Kayseri via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Kayseri. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kayseri via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Kayseri is 600 km. The road distance is 775.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kayseri without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Istanbul (State) to Kayseri, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Kayseri bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul (State) to Kayseri train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kayseri is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.000 ₺ and takes 13h 22m, you could also fly, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Kayseri, Turkey?
You can take a train from Yenikapi to Kayseri via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseri once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 48m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–14,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–11,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–7,500
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Huzurevi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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 Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺430–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,500
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul (State) to Kayseri bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Kayseri station.
Istanbul (State) to Kayseri train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Kayseri is 775 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Kayseri.
There are 54+ hotels available in Kayseri.