There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Erciş by plane, bus, 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane SAW - VAN
- Take the bus from Van to Ercişbus
6h 19m₺5,098–18,345Bus via Bursa
cheapest- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Erciş bus stationbus FlixBus KK0124
26h 56m₺2,153–3,824Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ercişbus
23h 58m₺3,200–4,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Horasantrain
- Take the bus from Horasan bus station to Erciş bus stationbus
26h 20m₺2,567–3,865Drive 1,449.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ercişcar 1,449.7 km
19h 16m₺8,310–12,003Fly Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane IST - VAN
- Take the bus from Van to Ercişbus
6h 9m₺12,994–27,324Fly Istanbul to Agri, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Agri (AJI)plane IST - AJI
- Take the bus from Ağrı to Ercişbus
6h 54m₺10,634–26,484Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Agri, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Agri (AJI)plane SAW - AJI
- Take the bus from Ağrı to Ercişbus
7h 4m₺4,238–16,505Fly Istanbul to Muş Airport, drive
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane IST - MSR
- Drive from Muş Airport (MSR) to Ercişcar
7h 12m₺10,584–26,684Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane SAW - ERZ
- Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to Erciş bus stationbus
10h 20m₺3,928–14,265
Istanbul to Erciş by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Erciş is to bus via Bursa which costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.900 ₺ and takes 26h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Erciş is to fly and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Erciş. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 58m.
The distance between Istanbul and Erciş is 1374 km. The road distance is 1449.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Erciş without a car is to bus which takes 23h 58m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Istanbul to Erciş, including transfers.
Istanbul to Erciş bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Erciş bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Erciş station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Erciş is 1450 km. It takes approximately 19h 16m to drive from Istanbul to Erciş.
There are one+ hotels available in Erciş.
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.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–23,000
Flights from Istanbul to Agri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–25,000
Flights from Istanbul to Muş Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–25,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- 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 Horasan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Van to Erciş
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺500–750
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Erciş
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–4,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,200–4,500
Bus from Van to Erciş
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺500–750
Bus from Ağrı to Erciş
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺600–850
Bus from Ağrı to Erciş
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺600–850
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺650–900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺650–900
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