There are 7 ways to get from Kayseri to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ASR - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
2h 55m₺2,131–8,013Train via Ankara
cheapest- Take the train from Kayseri to Ankaratrain Doğu Ekspresi / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
12h 50m₺1,121–1,599Train
- Take the train from Kayseri to Sivastrain Ic
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
11h 52m₺1,705–2,521Bus
- Take the bus from Kayseri to Istanbul Otogaribus
11h 54m₺2,074–2,942Drive 772.2 km
- Drive from Kayseri to Istanbulcar 772.2 km
7h 28m₺4,496–6,494Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Istanbul (IST)plane ASR - IST
2h 52m₺12,428–14,490Train, ferry
- Take the train from Kayseri to Ankara Gartrain Ic
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)train Hst / ...
- Take the ferry from Üsküdar to Eminönüferry
14h 40m₺1,165–1,646
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kayseri to Istanbul is to train via Ankara which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kayseri to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Kayseri to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kayseri and arriving at Istanbul Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kayseri to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kayseri and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Kayseri and Istanbul is 623 km. The road distance is 772.2 km.
The best way to get from Kayseri to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Kayseri to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kayseri to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Kayseri station.
Kayseri to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kayseri station.
The best way to get from Kayseri to Istanbul is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.000 ₺ and takes 11h 54m, you could also fly, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Kayseri, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a train from Kayseri to Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Kayseri to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–15,000
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ercan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–18,000
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–17,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–14,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–7,500
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kayseri to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kayseri to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kayseri to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Kayseri to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Üsküdar to Eminönü
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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Booking & Getting There
Kayseri to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Kayseri to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayseri to Istanbul is 772 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Kayseri to Istanbul.
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