There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Elâzığ by train, plane, bus, or car
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Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Elazig
best- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Elazig (EZS)plane SAW - EZS
3h 52m₺3,188–14,105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Elazığ bus stationbus FlixBus KK0148
19h 12m₺1,677–2,262Train via Pendik
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain Hst
- Take the train from Sivas to Elazigtrain Ic
16h 47m₺1,728–2,558Drive 1,149.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Elazığcar 1,149.9 km
14h 19m₺6,471–9,346Fly Istanbul to Elazig
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Elazig (EZS)plane IST - EZS
3h 42m₺10,084–27,084Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Malatya Erhaç Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX)plane SAW - MLX
- Take the train from Malatya to Baskiltrain
6h 47m₺4,348–16,065Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Elâzığtrain Van Gölü Ekspresi
17h 21m₺1,877–2,765Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sivasbus
- Take the train from Sivas to Elazigtrain Ic
23h 44m₺2,922–4,111
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Elazig (EZS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Elâzığ is to bus which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 19h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Elâzığ is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Elâzığ station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Elazığ bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Elâzığ. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Elazig via Istanbul(Pendik) and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
The distance between Istanbul and Elâzığ is 930 km. The road distance is 1149.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Elâzığ without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 16h 47m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Istanbul to Elâzığ, including transfers.
Istanbul to Elâzığ bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Elâzığ train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Elâzığ is to train via Pendik which takes 16h 47m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 19h 12m, you could also fly, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺ and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Elâzığ, Turkey?
You can take a train from Yenikapi to Elazig via Pendik, Istanbul(Pendik), and Sivas in around 16h 47m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Elazığ bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 19h 5m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Elazig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–15,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Elazig via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–16,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Malatya Erhaç Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–17,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Elazig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–27,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Elazig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–14,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Malatya Erhaç Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–15,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Elazig
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Malatya to Baskil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺110–160
- 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 Elâzığ
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺430–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Elazig
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺480–700
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Elazığ bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺440–650
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,000–2,800
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Elâzığ bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Elazığ bus station.
Istanbul to Elâzığ train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Elâzığ is 1150 km. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Istanbul to Elâzığ.
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