There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Erzurum (State) by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Erzurum Airport
best- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane SAW - ERZ
4h 14m₺5,958–13,555Bus via Aşkale
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Aşkale bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
- Take the bus from Aşkale to Erzurumbus
20h 39m₺1,935–2,659Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain Hst
- Take the bus from Sivas to Erzurumbus
15h 46m₺2,378–3,608Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Erzurumbus
19h 10m₺2,600–3,800Drive 1,220.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Erzurumcar 1,220.8 km
15h 35m₺6,813–9,841Fly Istanbul to Erzurum Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane IST - ERZ
4h 4m₺11,454–23,534Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport, taxi
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane SAW - MSR
- Take the taxi from Muş Airport (MSR) to Hınıstaxi
5h 51m₺7,788–23,605Fly Istanbul to Muş Airport, taxi
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane IST - MSR
- Take the taxi from Muş Airport (MSR) to Hınıstaxi
5h 46m₺15,984–40,584Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Erzurumtrain Doğu Ekspresi
20h 12m₺2,047–3,065Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Erzurumtrain Doğu Ekspresi
28h 46m₺2,097–3,065
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Erzurum (State) is to bus via Aşkale which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 20h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Erzurum (State) is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Erzurum. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Erzurum (State). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Erzurum via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.
The distance between Istanbul and Erzurum (State) is 1061 km. The road distance is 1220.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Erzurum (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 46m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Istanbul to Erzurum (State), including transfers.
Istanbul to Erzurum (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Erzurum (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Erzurum (State) is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 11.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺ and takes 4h 4m, you could also train via Sivas, which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 20h 12m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Erzurum (State), Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Erzurum once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,600–3,800 and the journey takes 19h 10m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) twice daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,900–12,200
Flights from Istanbul to Muş Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺13,000–37,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–13,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–13,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–20,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–18,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–21,000
- 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
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Erzurum
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Erzurum
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sivas to Erzurum
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Erzurum
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–3,800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺2,600–3,800
Bus from Aşkale to Erzurum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺460–650
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Aşkale bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–3,500
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Erzurum (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Erzurum station.
Istanbul to Erzurum (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Erzurum (State) is 1221 km. It takes approximately 15h 35m to drive from Istanbul to Erzurum (State).
There are 21+ hotels available in Erzurum (State).






















