There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Sandıklı by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sandıklıbus
8h 11m₺1,542–2,311Train via Eskişehir
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Eskişehirtrain Yht / ...
- Take the train from Eskişehir to Sandiklitrain Pamukkale Ekspresi
9h 48m₺768–1,118Train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehirtrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Sandiklitrain Ic
9h 14m₺778–1,128Drive 422.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Sandıklıcar 422.8 km
5h 42m₺2,424–3,501Fly from Istanbul, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ)plane IST - DNZ
- Take the train from Cardak to Sandiklitrain
6h 21m₺12,764–25,994Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sandıklıbus
9h₺1,100–1,900Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ)plane SAW - DNZ
- Take the train from Cardak to Sandiklitrain
6h 31m₺2,968–5,915
Istanbul to Sandıklı by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sandıklı is to train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sandıklı is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Esenler and arriving at Sandıklı. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sandıklı. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Sandikli via Istanbul(Pendik) and Eskisehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Istanbul and Sandıklı is 494 km. The road distance is 422.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sandıklı without a car is to bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis which takes 8h 11m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Istanbul to Sandıklı, including transfers.
Istanbul to Sandıklı bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Sandıklı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sandıklı is to bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis which takes 8h 11m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sandıklı, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Sandıklı via Samandira Tesis and Istanbul Samandira Tesis in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Sandikli via Pendik, Istanbul(Pendik), and Eskisehir in around 9h 14m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Denizli Çardak Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–25,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskisehir to Sandikli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺300–420
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Cardak to Sandikli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺180–260
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Pendik to Eskişehir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskişehir to Sandikli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Cardak to Sandikli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺180–260
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺440–650
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sandıklı
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
Bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sandıklı
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,300–1,900
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Sandıklı bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.
Istanbul to Sandıklı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sandıklı is 423 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Istanbul to Sandıklı.
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