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327 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Merkez to Istanbul

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Cheapest
By car (327 km)
4 h 53 min
327 km.
from $17
Other
Rideshare
4 h 53 min
327 km.
from $12.44
Bus, Plane (Fly Elazig to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)
4 h 33 min
912 km.
from $86.63
Train
15 h 59 min
912 km.
from $23.89
Bus
19 h 23 min
912 km.
from $231.30
Bus, Plane (Fly Elazig to Istanbul)
4 h 31 min
912 km.
from $123.54
Train, Plane (Train to Malatya Erhaç Airport)
7 h
912 km.
from $112.42
Train, Plane (Train to Malatya Erhaç Airport)
6 h 57 min
912 km.
from $85.22
Train via Istanbul
15 h 59 min
912 km.
from $17.30

Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Elazig to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.95–$152.86
Plane from Malatya Erhaç Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$140.12

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Elazig to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56
Plane from Malatya Erhaç Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$108.28

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Elazig to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.49–$292.99
Plane from Malatya Erhaç Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$280.25

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Train from Elâzığ to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.10–$7.64
Train from Sivas to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56
Train from Elâzığ to Battalgazi
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.69

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Elazığ bus station to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$30.57
Bus from Bursa to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Bursa to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$21.66

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Email:
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from Bursa to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Bursa to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Bursa to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$17.83

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from Bursa to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$155.36

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Merkez to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Merkez to Istanbul is to train via Istanbul which costs $13.04 - $20.65 and takes 15h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merkez to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Merkez to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 31m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Merkez and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Merkez station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Elazığ bus station and arriving at Istanbul Otogari via Bursa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Merkez and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Merkez to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Elâzığ and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

How far is it from Merkez to Istanbul?

The distance between Merkez and Istanbul is 944 km. The road distance is 1195.2 km.

How do I travel from Merkez to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Merkez to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 15h 59m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

How long does it take to get from Merkez to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Merkez to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merkez to Istanbul bus from?

Merkez to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Elazığ bus station.

Where do I catch the Merkez to Istanbul train from?

Merkez to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Elâzığ station.

Train or bus from Merkez to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Merkez to Istanbul is to train which takes 15h 59m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $163.04 and takes 19h 23m.

Where does the Merkez to Istanbul bus arrive?

Merkez to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Bursa bus station.

Where does the Merkez to Istanbul train arrive?

Merkez to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.

Can I drive from Merkez to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Merkez to Istanbul is 1195 km. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Merkez to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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