Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Hierapolisby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Hierapolis

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Hierapolis by plane, taxi, 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.

  1. Fly from Istanbul, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ)plane plane IST - DNZ
    2. Take the taxi from Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) to Hierapolistaxi taxi
    4h 3m
    ₺14,984–16,584

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehirtrain train Hst / ...
    2. Take the train from Eskisehir to Goncalitrain train Ic
    13h 2m
    ₺1,628–2,258

  3. Bus via Sarayköy

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Sarayköybus bus
    10h
    ₺2,009–3,400

  4. Drive 555.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Hierapoliscar car 555.6 km
    6h 26m
    ₺3,129–4,520

  5. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ)plane plane SAW - DNZ
    3. Take the taxi from Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) to Hierapolistaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    ₺4,788–10,605

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Denizlibus bus
    11h 40m
    ₺3,150–3,400

Istanbul (IST) to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₺12,054Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Hierapolis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 509.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Sarayköy every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Kamil Koç also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Hierapolis via Pendik, Istanbul(Pendik), Eskisehir, and Goncali in around 13h 2m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers