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How to get fromKastamonu to Istanbulby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Kastamonu to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Kastamonu Airport to Istanbul

    best
    1. Fly from Kastamonu Airport (KFS) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane KFS - IST
    2h 41m
    ₺9,697–24,809

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3419 / ...
    8h 25m
    ₺750–1,900

  3. Bus via Adapazarı

    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sakarya bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3422 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Adapazarı to Alibeyköybus bus
    8h 16m
    ₺1,230–2,113

  4. Drive  494.3 km

    1. Drive from Kastamonu to Istanbulcar car 494.3 km
    5h 45m
    ₺2,878–4,156

  5. Bus to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ESB - SAW
    8h 33m
    ₺2,170–3,649

  6. Bus to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ESB - IST
    8h 20m
    ₺12,567–14,926

  7. Bus to Sinop Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sinop bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sinop Airport (NOP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane NOP - IST
    6h 10m
    ₺12,875–15,139

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Sakarya bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3422 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arifiye to Istanbul Pendiktrain train Yht / ...
    8h 34m
    ₺1,025–1,728

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kastamonu to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    9h 16m
    ₺1,440–2,100

Kastamonu to Istanbul by bus

Calendar77Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₺750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Kastamonu Airport (KFS) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kastamonu bus station to Fatih via Adapazarı, Alibeyköy, and Alibeyköy in around 8h 16m.

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