What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia is to fly and train which costs €120 - €290 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia is to fly and train which takes 9h 24m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Cappadocia?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Cappadocia. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Magliano de' Marsi via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Cappadocia?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Cappadocia. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Tagliacozzo via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 17m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cappadocia?

The distance between Istanbul and Cappadocia is 1597 km. The road distance is 2217.6 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 29h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia?

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cappadocia bus from?

Istanbul to Cappadocia bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Cappadocia train from?

Istanbul to Cappadocia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Cappadocia bus arrive?

Istanbul to Cappadocia bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cappadocia?

Cappadocia is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:11 PM in Istanbul and 1:11 PM in Cappadocia.

Where does the Istanbul to Cappadocia train arrive?

Istanbul to Cappadocia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Cappadocia?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Cappadocia is 2218 km. It takes approximately 21h 46m to drive from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

Where can I stay near Cappadocia?

There are 356+ hotels available in Cappadocia.

Istanbul to Cappadocia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia by plane, train, bus, busferry, night train, 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, train
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1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Tagliacozzotrain
9h 29m
€109–386
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
4. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Magliano de' Marsibus
29h 34m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtinatrain
5. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Tagliacozzotrain Re
45h 17m
€264–417
Drive 2,217.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Cappadociacar 2,217.6 km
21h 46m
€398–575
Fly from Istanbul Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Tagliacozzotrain
9h 24m
€124–286
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
3. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Pescara Porta Nuovabusferry
4. Take the train from Pescara Porta Nuova to Tagliacozzotrain Re
47h 6m
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Avezzanobus
2d 12h
€180–259

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

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Distance: 1,597.2 km
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cappadocia, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Cappadocia. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), walk to Fiumicino Aeroporto, take the line 4571 train to Roma Termini, take the train to Tagliacozzo, then take the taxi to Cappadocia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Cappadocia via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Elbasan, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, and Magliano de' Marsi in around 29h 34m.

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