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

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There are 5 ways to get from Trabzon to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane TZX - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 13m
    ₺2,264–7,301
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5519B / ...
    17h
    ₺900–3,300
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to Erzincan bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Erzincan to Sivastrain train
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht
    19h 34m
    ₺2,606–3,725
  4. Drive  1,047.6 km

    1. Drive from Trabzon to Istanbulcar car 1,047.6 km
    13h 17m
    ₺6,028–8,707
  5. Fly to Istanbul

    1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TZX - IST
    3h 1m
    ₺12,203–13,147

Trabzon to Istanbul by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket₺900Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Trabzon, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Trabzon bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 17h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours.

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