There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Zelve Monastery by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Metro to Istanbul, fly to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
best- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane IST - NAV
3h 49m₺13,884–16,284Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
11h 33m₺1,193–2,654Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
10h 34m₺1,428–2,618Drive 727.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Zelve Monasterycar 727.5 km
6h 35m₺4,199–6,064Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
- 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
4h 4m₺4,488–9,805Fly Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane IST - ASR
- Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Avanos bus stationbus
5h 10m₺13,059–15,834Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Avanos bus stationbus
5h 25m₺2,763–9,355Train, taxi
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Himmetdedetrain Ic
- Take the taxi from Himmetdede to Zelve Monasterytaxi
12h 55m₺3,198–4,208Bus via Ankara
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0628 / ...
13h 3m₺1,800–3,845
Istanbul (IST) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zelve Monastery is to train and bus which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zelve Monastery is to Metro and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Zelve Monastery station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Göreme bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Istanbul and Zelve Monastery is 642 km. The road distance is 727.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Zelve Monastery without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 34m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Istanbul to Zelve Monastery, including transfers.
Istanbul to Zelve Monastery bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Zelve Monastery bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Göreme bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Zelve Monastery is 728 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Istanbul to Zelve Monastery.
There are 716+ hotels available in Zelve Monastery.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Zelve Monastery, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Göreme bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Metro Turizm also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–14,000
Flights from Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–14,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
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
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Avanos bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺240–340
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Avanos bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺240–340
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–2,600
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