There are 7 ways to get from Konya to Istanbul by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Konya to Pendiktrain Yht
5h 33m₺953–1,525Bus
- Take the bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 30m₺1,600–2,400Drive 598.3 km
- Drive from Konya to Istanbulcar 598.3 km
7h 51m₺3,484–5,032Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KYA - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 22m₺1,820–6,817Train
- Take the train from Konya to Istanbul Bostancıtrain Yht
5h 45m₺1,024–1,495Train, ferry
- Take the train from Konya to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)train Hst
- Take the ferry from Üsküdar to Eminönüferry
6h 58m₺988–1,348Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul (IST)plane KYA - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 15m₺12,117–13,794
Konya Airport (KYA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Konya to Istanbul is to train and ferry which costs 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺ and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Konya to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 15m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Konya and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Konya to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Konya and arriving at Yenikapi via Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Konya and Istanbul is 659 km. The road distance is 598.3 km.
The best way to get from Konya to Istanbul without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 33m and costs 950 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Konya to Istanbul, including transfers.
Konya to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Konya station.
Konya to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Konya station.
The best way to get from Konya to Istanbul is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 33m and costs 950 ₺ - 1.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Konya, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Konya to Pendik 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺900–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,600–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–16,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–6,500
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Konya to Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,500
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Konya to Istanbul Bostancı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Konya to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,400
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,600–2,400
- 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
Konya to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Konya to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Pendik station.
Yes, the driving distance between Konya to Istanbul is 598 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Konya to Istanbul.
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