There are 6 ways to get from Van to Taksim Square by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAN - IST
3h 26m₺12,420–34,481Bus, train via Tatvan
cheapest- Take the bus from Van bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus
- Take the train from Rahova to Sivastrain
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
26h 44m₺2,845–4,078Bus, train
- Take the bus from Van to Yıldızelibus
- Take the train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
21h 38m₺3,593–5,113Drive 1,511 km
- Drive from Van to Taksim Squarecar 1,511 km
19h 57m₺8,613–12,441Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VAN - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 57m₺5,065–21,546Bus
- Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Alibeyköybus
25h 38m₺3,486–4,803
Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van to Taksim Square is to bus and train via Tatvan which costs 2.800 ₺ - 4.100 ₺ and takes 26h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Van to Taksim Square is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 35.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Van to Taksim Square. However, there are services departing from Van and arriving at Taksim Tünel via Şehit Tolga Ecebalın. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.
The distance between Van and Taksim Square is 1326 km. The road distance is 1511 km.
The best way to get from Van to Taksim Square without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 38m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Van to Taksim Square, including transfers.
Van to Taksim Square bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Van station.
The best way to get from Van to Taksim Square is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 35.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.400 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 25h 38m.
Van to Taksim Square bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Alibeyköy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van to Taksim Square is 1511 km. It takes approximately 19h 57m to drive from Van to Taksim Square.
What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Taksim Square, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Van to Istanbul Alibeyköy once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,400–4,700 and the journey takes 24h 52m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–23,000
Flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Cukurova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–24,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Rahova to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- 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)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Van to Yıldızeli
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–3,000
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,100–3,000
Bus from Van to Istanbul Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–4,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,400–4,700
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