There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Kayseri by train, plane, bus, or car
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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 Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane SAW - ASR
3h 36m₺2,378–7,965Train via Ankara
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Kayseritrain Ic
13h 6m₺1,158–1,658Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseribus
11h 53m₺2,137–2,885Train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain Hst
- Take the train from Sivas to Kayseritrain Ic
12h 33m₺1,568–2,318Drive 775.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kaysericar 775.3 km
7h 27m₺4,367–6,307Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane IST - ASR
3h 26m₺12,374–14,444Train via Ankara #2
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Kayseritrain Doğu Ekspresi / ...
13h 53m₺1,217–1,765
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri is to train via Ankara which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Kayseri. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Kayseri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kayseri. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kayseri via Istanbul(Pendik) and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Istanbul and Kayseri is 622 km. The road distance is 775.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri without a car is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Istanbul to Kayseri, including transfers.
Istanbul to Kayseri bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Kayseri train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 12h 33m, you could also fly, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kayseri, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseri once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Kayseri via Pendik, Istanbul(Pendik), and Sivas in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–11,000
Flights from Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–15,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–7,500
- 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
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- 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 Ankara Gar to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺430–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,500
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Kayseri bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Kayseri station.
Istanbul to Kayseri train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kayseri is 775 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Istanbul to Kayseri.
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