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There are 8 ways to get from Karaman to Istanbul by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Karaman to Istanbul Bostancıtrain train Yht
    6h 38m
    ₺1,231–1,800

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Karaman to Konyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Konya bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0711 / ...
    13h 46m
    ₺1,210–2,722

  3. Drive  705.3 km

    1. Drive from Karaman to Istanbulcar car 705.3 km
    9h 24m
    ₺4,106–5,931

  4. Train to Konya Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train

    1. Take the train from Karaman to Selcuklu Yhttrain train
    2. Fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane KYA - SAW
    3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain train
    6h 26m
    ₺1,992–7,059

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karaman to Gebzetrain train Hst
    2. Take the bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    7h 28m
    ₺1,483–2,054

  6. Train to Konya Airport, fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Take the train from Karaman to Selcuklu Yhttrain train
    2. Fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane KYA - IST
    3. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    6h 23m
    ₺12,289–14,036

  7. Bus to Cukurova, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Karaman to Tarsusbus bus
    2. Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane COV - SAW
    8h 55m
    ₺2,967–5,911

  8. Bus to Cukurova, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Karaman to Tarsusbus bus
    2. Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane COV - IST
    8h 47m
    ₺13,164–14,988

Karaman to Istanbul by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Karaman to Istanbul Bostancı once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karaman to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Konya bus station in around 13h 46m.

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