There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Kavak by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Istanbul to Amasya, bus
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amasya (MZH)plane IST - MZH
- Take the bus from Merzifon to Kavakbus
4h 24m₺12,779–33,484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kavak bus stationbus FlixBus KK5508B / ...
11h₺600–2,400Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the bus from Kayaş to Kavakbus
10h 54m₺1,093–1,548Drive 680.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kavakcar 680.9 km
8h 1m₺3,911–5,649Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane SAW - SZF
- Take the bus from Çarşamba to Kavakbus
6h 40m₺2,937–6,900Fly Istanbul to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane IST - SZF
- Take the bus from Çarşamba to Kavakbus
6h 25m₺12,233–14,379Fly Istanbul to Tokat, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokat (TJK)plane IST - TJK
- Take the train from Turhal to Kavaktrain
7h 58m₺11,184–27,174Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Amasya, bus
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Amasya (MZH)plane SAW - MZH
- Take the bus from Merzifon to Kavakbus
4h 34m₺3,183–17,505Bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Kavakbus
12h 5m₺1,942–2,811Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
- Take the train from Yıldızeli to Kavaktrain Samsun Sivas Hattı
14h 42m₺1,777–2,535
Istanbul to Kavak by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kavak is to train and bus which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kavak is to fly and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 34.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Kavak bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kavak. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kavak via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Yıldızeli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between Istanbul and Kavak is 682 km. The road distance is 680.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kavak without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 54m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Istanbul to Kavak, including transfers.
Istanbul to Kavak bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Kavak train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kavak is to bus which takes 11h and costs 600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kavak, Samsun, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kavak bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺950–1,300 and the journey takes 11h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Kavak via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Yıldızeli in around 14h 42m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Amasya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–32,000
Flights from Istanbul to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
Flights from Istanbul to Tokat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–25,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Turhal to Kavak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺200–290
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizeli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yıldızeli to Kavak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺330–470
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 532 8888
- [email protected]
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Merzifon to Kavak
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺95–130
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Kayaş to Kavak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺320–420
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kavak bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–800
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Çarşamba to Kavak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–160
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Çarşamba to Kavak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–160
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Merzifon to Kavak
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺95–130
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Kavak bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Kavak bus station.
Istanbul to Kavak train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yildizeli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kavak is 681 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Istanbul to Kavak.
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