There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Kayseri (State) by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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 to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
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 31m₺2,078–7,955Train via Ankara
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Kayseritrain Doğu Ekspresi / ...
13h 53m₺1,217–1,765Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseribus
11h 53m₺2,118–2,866Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Kayseritrain Doğu Ekspresi / ...
13h₺1,697–2,525Drive 775.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kaysericar 775.3 km
7h 27m₺4,514–6,520Fly Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane IST - ASR
3h 26m₺12,374–14,434Fly Istanbul to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane IST - NAV
- Take the taxi from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Yeşilhisartaxi
4h 48m₺16,684–19,584Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane SAW - NAV
- Take the taxi from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Yeşilhisartaxi
4h 58m₺7,388–13,605Bus, train
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Kayseritrain Ic
16h 38m₺1,560–2,935
Istanbul to Kayseri (State) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri (State) is to train via Ankara which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 13h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri (State) is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Kayseri (State). 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 (State). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kayseri via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Istanbul and Kayseri (State) is 622 km. The road distance is 775.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri (State) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Istanbul to Kayseri (State), including transfers.
Istanbul to Kayseri (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Kayseri (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kayseri (State) is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 13h, you could also fly, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kayseri (State), 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 Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas in around 13h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–14,000
Flights from Istanbul to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–14,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–11,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–7,500
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–8,000
- 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
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺250–360
- 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)
Train from Ankara Gar to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- 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
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,335
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,259
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₺4,600–5,500
Eras taksi duragı
- Phone
- +90 539 773 53 07
Forum Kapadokya Taksi
- Phone
- +90 530 885 90 50
Eras taksi duragı
- Phone
- +90 539 773 53 07
Forum Kapadokya Taksi
- Phone
- +90 530 885 90 50
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Kayseri (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Kayseri station.
Istanbul to Kayseri (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kayseri (State) is 775 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Istanbul to Kayseri (State).
There are 54+ hotels available in Kayseri (State).





















