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How to get fromIstanbul to Çayeliby train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Çayeli by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Rize–Artvin

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Rize–Artvin (RZV)plane plane SAW - RZV
    6h 45m
    ₺3,345–7,945

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Çayeli bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5503
    19h 59m
    ₺950–3,600

  3. Drive  1,146.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Çayelicar car 1,146.8 km
    14h 41m
    ₺6,573–9,495

  4. Fly Istanbul to Rize–Artvin, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rize–Artvin (RZV)plane plane IST - RZV
    2. Take the bus from Ardeşen to Çayelibus bus
    6h 34m
    ₺12,141–13,424

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Trabzon Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane plane SAW - TZX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Trabzon Airport to Rizeshuttle bus
    7h 18m
    ₺2,473–8,525

  6. Fly Istanbul to Trabzon Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane plane IST - TZX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Trabzon Airport to Rizeshuttle bus
    7h 7m
    ₺12,169–14,504

  7. Fly Istanbul to Batumi International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Batumi International Airport (BUS)plane plane IST - BUS
    2. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Rize Çayelibus bus
    8h 18m
    ₺6,642–21,942

  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ordu - Giresun Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU)plane plane SAW - OGU
    2. Take the bus from Ordu bus station to Çayeli bus stationbus bus
    9h 46m
    ₺3,096–12,845

  9. Fly Istanbul to Ordu - Giresun Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU)plane plane IST - OGU
    2. Take the bus from Ordu bus station to Çayeli bus stationbus bus
    9h 36m
    ₺10,092–25,824

  10. Bus via Trabzon

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5527 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to Çayeli bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5503 / ...
    20h
    ₺1,645–3,176

Istanbul to Çayeli by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration19h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₺950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,049.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Çayeli, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Çayeli bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 19h 59m. Two other operators also service this route.

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