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There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Erciş by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane SAW - VAN
    2. Take the bus from Van to Ercişbus bus
    6h 19m
    ₺4,698–12,345

  2. Bus via Bursa

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Erciş bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0124
    26h 56m
    ₺2,153–3,824

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ercişbus bus
    23h 58m
    ₺3,200–4,500

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Horasantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Horasan bus station to Erciş bus stationbus bus
    26h 20m
    ₺2,567–3,865

  5. Drive  1,449.7 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Ercişcar car 1,449.7 km
    19h 16m
    ₺10,542–15,226

  6. Fly Istanbul Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane IST - VAN
    2. Take the bus from Van to Ercişbus bus
    6h 14m
    ₺12,994–25,324

  7. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Agri, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Agri (AJI)plane plane SAW - AJI
    2. Take the bus from Ağrı to Ercişbus bus
    7h 9m
    ₺4,038–16,505

  8. Fly Istanbul Airport to Agri, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Agri (AJI)plane plane IST - AJI
    2. Take the bus from Ağrı to Ercişbus bus
    6h 54m
    ₺10,634–26,484

  9. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane plane SAW - MSR
    2. Drive from Muş Airport (MSR) to Ercişcar car
    7h 17m
    ₺4,288–18,105

  10. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane plane SAW - ERZ
    2. Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to Erciş bus stationbus bus
    10h 20m
    ₺3,928–8,765

  11. Fly Istanbul Airport to Erzurum Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane plane IST - ERZ
    2. Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to Erciş bus stationbus bus
    10h 19m
    ₺10,924–27,244

Istanbul to Erciş by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,373.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Erciş, Turkey?

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Erciş once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,200–4,500 and the journey takes 23h 58m.

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