There are 4 ways to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul by bus, night train, train, or car
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Bus via Edirne bus station
best- Take the bus from Edirne bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK3458A / ...
2h 53m₺2,117–3,106Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Kapikule to Çerkezköynighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Cerkezkoy to Istanbul(Halkali)train Re / ...
6h 4m₺541–790Drive 252.1 km
- Drive from Kapıkule to Istanbulcar 252.1 km
2h 22m₺2,590–3,741Bus
- Take the bus from Kapıkule to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemalbus
5h 59m₺550–1,024
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul is to night train and train which costs 500 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.800 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Kapıkule station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Edirne bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kapıkule to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kapikule and arriving at Yenikapi via Cerkezkoy and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Kapıkule and Istanbul is 254 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.
The best way to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Edirne bus station which takes 2h 53m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Kapıkule to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kapıkule to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Edirne bus station.
Kapıkule to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kapikule station.
Kapıkule to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
What companies run services between Kapıkule, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Edirne bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺420–600 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Kapikule to Çerkezköy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺140–240
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺140–200
- 1st Class
- ₺180–240
Train from Cerkezkoy to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺80–160
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺80–120
- 1st Class
- ₺120–160
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Edirne bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Booking & Getting There
Kapıkule to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Çerkezköy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kapıkule to Istanbul is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Kapıkule to Istanbul.
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