There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Fly Istanbul to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane IST - NAV
3h 42m₺13,982–16,402Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
13h 11m₺1,030–2,510Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
11h 10m₺1,230–2,351Train, bus via Üst Bostancı
- Take the train from Istanbul Bostancı to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
11h 29m₺1,280–2,460Train, taxi
- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Himmetdedetrain Ic
- Take the taxi from Himmetdede to Cappadociataxi
13h 38m₺3,310–4,301Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
- Take the train from Göztepe to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane SAW - NAV
4h 12m₺4,682–9,902Fly Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane IST - ASR
- Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
5h 9m₺12,882–15,502Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane SAW - ASR
- Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
5h 34m₺2,582–9,002Bus via Ankara
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
13h 20m₺1,420–2,800Drive 722 km
- Drive from Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadociacar 722 km
6h 30m₺4,186–6,046
Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia is to train and bus which costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs 14.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia station. However, there are services departing from Barbaros Bulvarı and arriving at Göreme bus station via Zincirlikuyu and İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Istanbul region (statistical) and Cappadocia is 645 km. The road distance is 722 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 10m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia, including transfers.
Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station.
The best way to get from Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs 14.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 13h 11m.
Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Göreme bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia is 722 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Istanbul region (statistical) to Cappadocia.
What companies run services between Istanbul region (statistical), Turkey and Cappadocia, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station to Göreme bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Metro Turizm also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–14,000
Flights from Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–11,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–7,500
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
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Bostancı to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Himmetdede
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Göztepe to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺250–350
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺250–350
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺850–1,300
Bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺850–1,300
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺480–700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺480–700
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺480–700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺480–700
Bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,400
Bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺850–1,300
- Phone
- 444 42 06
- [email protected]
- Website
- ozkaymak.com.tr
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- ozkaymak.com.tr
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- ozkaymak.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,335
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,259
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–2,700
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