There are 6 ways to get from Pamukkale to Istanbul by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Take the taxi from Pamukkale to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ)taxi
- Fly from Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DNZ - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 19m₺5,372–8,925Train
cheapest- Take the train from Denizli to Eskişehirtrain Pamukkale Ekspresi
- Take the train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
12h 30m₺1,679–2,262Bus via Sarayköy
- Take the bus from Sarayköy to İstanbul Esenlerbus
10h 8m₺1,879–3,075Drive 549.1 km
- Drive from Pamukkale to Istanbulcar 549.1 km
6h 14m₺3,197–4,618Taxi, fly to Istanbul
- Take the taxi from Pamukkale to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ)taxi
- Fly from Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) to Istanbul (IST)plane DNZ - IST
3h 22m₺15,569–29,202Bus
- Take the bus from Denizli to Istanbul Esenlerbus
13h 18m₺3,019–3,168
Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pamukkale to Istanbul is to train which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pamukkale to Istanbul is to taxi and fly and Metro which takes 3h 19m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamukkale to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sarayköy and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamukkale to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Denizli and arriving at Yenikapi via Eskişehir and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Pamukkale and Istanbul is 459 km. The road distance is 549.1 km.
The best way to get from Pamukkale to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Sarayköy which takes 10h 8m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 3.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Pamukkale to Istanbul, including transfers.
Pamukkale to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Sarayköy station.
Pamukkale to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Denizli station.
The best way to get from Pamukkale to Istanbul is to bus via Sarayköy which takes 10h 8m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 3.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Sarayköy to İstanbul Esenler hourly. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Kamil Koç also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pamukkale to Yenikapi via Denizli, Eskişehir, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Denizli Çardak Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–25,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Denizli Çardak Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–4,700
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Denizli Çardak Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–17,000
- 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
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Denizli to Eskişehir
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–800
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺360–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Sarayköy to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sarayköy to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Denizli to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–4,200
Denizili Taksi
- Phone
- +90 5336779475
- Website
- denizlitaksi.com.tr
Denizli Kampüs Taksi
- Phone
- +90 555 026 12 61
- Website
- taksikampus.com
Denizli Otogar Taksi
- Phone
- +90 537 246 81 41
- Website
- denizliotogartaksi.com
Denizili Taksi
- Phone
- +90 5336779475
- Website
- denizlitaksi.com.tr
Denizli Kampüs Taksi
- Phone
- +90 555 026 12 61
- Website
- taksikampus.com
Denizli Otogar Taksi
- Phone
- +90 537 246 81 41
- Website
- denizliotogartaksi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Pamukkale to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Pamukkale to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskişehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamukkale to Istanbul is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Pamukkale to Istanbul.
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