There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Van by plane, train, bus, taxi, 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 from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane SAW - VAN
3h 39m₺4,082–11,452Bus via Mustafakemalpaşa
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus stationbus FlixBus KK3407 / ...
- Take the bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to Van bus stationbus FlixBus KK0117
33h 58m₺2,502–3,492Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
- Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Vanbus
22h 9m₺3,547–5,065Train, taxi
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Tatvantrain
- Take the taxi from Tatvan to Vantaxi
26h 3m₺8,747–11,865Drive 1,512.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Vancar 1,512.3 km
19h 59m₺8,804–12,717Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane IST - VAN
4h 7m₺12,424–24,494Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus
26h 29m₺3,440–4,860
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to bus via Mustafakemalpaşa which costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.500 ₺ and takes 33h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Van. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Van via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Van is 1252 km. The road distance is 1512.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 9m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Istanbul (State) to Van, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Van is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.400 ₺ - 4.900 ₺ and takes 26h 29m.
Istanbul (State) to Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Van station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Van is 1512 km. It takes approximately 19h 59m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Van.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Van, Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Van once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,400–4,800 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–11,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–11,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–16,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Cukurova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–16,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizeli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,000
- 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 Tatvan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Yıldızeli to Van
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–3,000
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,100–3,000
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Van
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–4,800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,400–4,800
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to Van bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–8,500
Beşminare Toki Taksi
- Phone
- +90 536 348 77 95
Dörtyol Taksi
- Phone
- +90 434 827 58 48
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