There are 10 ways to get from Kavak to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kavak to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 54m₺550–2,300Train
- Take the train from Kavak to Yıldızelitrain Samsun Sivas Hattı
- Take the train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
14h₺1,782–2,527Drive 678.3 km
- Drive from Kavak to Istanbulcar 678.3 km
8h 1m₺3,867–5,585Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Kavak to Çarşambabus
- Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SZF - IST
5h 34m₺10,234–25,845Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Take the bus from Kavak bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK5544 / ...
11h 11m₺1,122–1,539Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Kavak to Çarşambabus
- Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SZF - SAW
5h 51m₺3,037–5,768Bus to Amasya, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Kavak to Merzifonbus
- Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Istanbul (IST)plane MZH - IST
4h 48m₺9,784–24,483Train to Tokat, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Kavak to Turhaltrain
- Fly from Tokat (TJK) to Istanbul (IST)plane TJK - IST
7h 21m₺10,788–25,165Bus to Amasya, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Take the bus from Kavak to Merzifonbus
- Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MZH - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 56m₺2,887–15,506Bus, bus to Sinop Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Kavak to Samsunbus
- Take the bus from Samsun to Sinopbus
- Fly from Sinop Airport (NOP) to Istanbul (IST)plane NOP - IST
6h 36m₺12,762–15,846
Kavak to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kavak to Istanbul is to bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kavak to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kavak and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kavak to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kavak and arriving at Yenikapi via Yildizeli and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Kavak and Istanbul is 702 km. The road distance is 678.3 km.
The best way to get from Kavak to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs 550 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
The bus from Kavak to Istanbul Otogari takes 7h 54m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kavak to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Kavak station.
Kavak to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kavak station.
The best way to get from Kavak to Istanbul is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs 550 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Kavak, Samsun, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Kavak to Istanbul Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,600–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kavak to Yenikapi via Yildizeli and Söğütlüçeşme in around 14h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–25,000
Flights from Amasya to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–23,000
Flights from Tokat to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–23,000
Flights from Sinop Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kavak to Yıldızeli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺360–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kavak to Turhal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺200–290
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Kavak to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,600–2,300
Bus from Kavak to Çarşamba
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺500–750
Bus from Kavak to Çarşamba
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺500–750
Bus from Kavak to Merzifon
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺470–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺470–650
Bus from Kavak to Merzifon
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺470–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺470–650
Bus from Kavak to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺440–650
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More Questions & Answers
Kavak to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Kavak to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yıldızeli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kavak to Istanbul is 678 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Kavak to Istanbul.
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