There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Sabanca by train, bus, car, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Polatlıtrain Yht / ...
5h 44m₺2,147–2,865Bus via Bursa
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Polatlı bus stationbus FlixBus KK1612 / ...
7h 7m₺2,353–4,324Drive 445 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Sabancacar 445 km
5h 46m₺2,569–3,710Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SAW - ESB
- Take the train from Ankara to Polatlıtrain
6h 20m₺3,458–4,745Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Polatlı bus stationbus FlixBus KK5528B
8h 50m₺2,216–2,775Metro to Istanbul, fly, train, taxi
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
- Take the train from Ankara to Polatlıtrain
- Take the taxi from Polatlı to Sabancataxi
6h 10m₺13,854–15,324
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sabanca is to bus which costs 2.200 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sabanca is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Sabanca station. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Polatlı bus station via Bursa bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sabanca. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Polatlı via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Istanbul and Sabanca is 499 km. The road distance is 445 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sabanca without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Istanbul to Sabanca, including transfers.
Istanbul to Sabanca bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
Istanbul to Sabanca train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sabanca is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.900 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Bursa, which costs 2.300 ₺ - 4.400 ₺ and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sabanca, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Polatlı every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺600–900 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Sabanca via Bursa, Bursa bus station, and Polatlı bus station in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Polatlı
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Polatlı
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺140–210
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Polatlı
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺140–210
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺789
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–1,900
Gul Taxi
- Phone
- +90 312 623 13 92
Taxi Polatli
- Phone
- +90 542 694 80 28
- Website
- polatlitaksi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Sabanca bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, arrive at Bursa station.
Istanbul to Sabanca train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Polatlı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sabanca is 445 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Istanbul to Sabanca.
There are one+ hotels available in Sabanca.





