What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains is to bus and taxi via Sürmene which costs 2.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 19h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 13m and costs 14.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains?

The distance between Istanbul and Kaçkar Mountains is 1011 km. The road distance is 1126.3 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 57m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.700 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains, including transfers.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains is 1126 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains.

Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains by plane, taxi, train, 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.

Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Trabzon Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane SAW - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Kaçkar Mountainstaxi
5h 23m
₺4,588–10,505
Bus, taxi via Sürmene
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon Sürmenebus FlixBus KK5503 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon Sürmene to Kaçkar Mountainstaxi
19h 36m
₺2,533–5,388
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
2. Take the bus from Yıldızeli bus station to Aşkale bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Aşkale bus station to Bayburt bus stationbus
17h 57m
₺3,207–4,625
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
2. Take the train from Sivas to Erbaştrain
3. Take the taxi from Erbaş to Kaçkar Mountainstaxi
20h 2m
₺5,147–6,665
Drive 1,126.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountainscar 1,126.3 km
14h 32m
₺6,324–9,134
Fly Istanbul to Trabzon Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane IST - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Kaçkar Mountainstaxi
5h 13m
₺14,384–16,984
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane SAW - ERZ
2. Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to Bayburt bus stationbus
7h 22m
₺7,068–15,055
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Araklibus
2. Take the taxi from Arakli to Kaçkar Mountainstaxi
19h 26m
₺3,800–5,423

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

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Distance: 1,011 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kaçkar Mountains, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Kaçkar Mountains. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX), then take the taxi to Kaçkar Mountains. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Kaçkar Mountains via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Yildizeli, Yıldızeli bus station, Aşkale bus station, and Bayburt in around 17h 57m.

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