There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Erzincan by train, plane, bus, 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.
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erzincan Airport (ERC)plane SAW - ERC
3h 57m₺2,588–13,105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Erzincan bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
16h 30m₺1,300–3,300Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain Hst
- Take the bus from Sivas bus station to Erzincan bus stationbus FlixBus KK0124 / ...
13h 1m₺1,738–3,108Drive 1,032.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Erzincancar 1,032.4 km
12h 52m₺6,004–8,672Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erzincan Airport (ERC)plane IST - ERC
3h 42m₺9,584–26,084Train via Pendik
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain Hst
- Take the train from Sivas to Erzincantrain Ic
15h 25m₺1,698–2,508Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Erzincantrain Doğu Ekspresi
15h 42m₺1,827–2,715
Istanbul to Erzincan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Erzincan is to train via Pendik which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Erzincan is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 27.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Erzincan bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Erzincan. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Erzincan via Istanbul(Pendik) and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Istanbul and Erzincan is 915 km. The road distance is 1032.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Erzincan without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 1m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Istanbul to Erzincan, including transfers.
Istanbul to Erzincan bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Erzincan train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Erzincan is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 3.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 9.500 ₺ - 27.000 ₺ and takes 3h 42m, you could also train via Pendik, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Erzincan, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Erzincan bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 16h 30m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Erzincan Airport (ERC) once daily.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzincan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–13,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzincan Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–14,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Erzincan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–26,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzincan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–15,000
- 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 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 Erzincan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- 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 Erzincan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sivas bus station to Erzincan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Erzincan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sivas bus station to Erzincan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺800–1,200
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Erzincan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,300–3,300
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Erzincan bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Erzincan bus station.
Istanbul to Erzincan train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Erzincan is 1032 km. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Istanbul to Erzincan.
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