There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Ilıca 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 Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane SAW - ERZ
4h 10m₺3,688–13,905Train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Ilıcatrain Doğu Ekspresi
27h 33m₺1,578–2,958Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Erzurum bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
19h 11m₺2,376–3,179Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Ilıcatrain Doğu Ekspresi
19h 31m₺2,047–3,015Drive 1,204.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ilıcacar 1,204.1 km
15h 19m₺6,906–9,975Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane IST - ERZ
4h₺10,184–26,884Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Pansinlerbus
- Take the train from Hasankale to Ilıcatrain Doğu Ekspresi
22h 12m₺2,862–3,964
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ilıca is to train which costs 1.500 ₺ - 3.000 ₺ and takes 27h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ilıca is to fly which takes 4h and costs 10.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Ilıca station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Erzurum bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ilıca. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ilıca via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.
The distance between Istanbul and Ilıca is 1059 km. The road distance is 1204.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ilıca without a car is to bus which takes 19h 11m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Istanbul to Ilıca, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ilıca bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Ilıca train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ilıca is to bus which takes 19h 11m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 19h 31m, you could also fly, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺ and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ilıca, Erzurum, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Erzurum bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 18h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Ilıca via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas in around 19h 31m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–12,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–12,000
- 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
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- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Erzurum bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Ilıca bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Erzurum bus station.
Istanbul to Ilıca train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ilıca is 1204 km. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Istanbul to Ilıca.
There are 21+ hotels available in Ilıca.