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There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Tatvan by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane SAW - VAN
    2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    7h 18m
    ₺4,528–12,055

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0117
    26h 21m
    ₺2,053–3,624

  3. Train via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Tatvantrain train Van Gölü Ekspresi
    24h 10m
    ₺2,247–3,365

  4. Bus via Patnos

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Patnosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patnos bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK06104
    25h 48m
    ₺3,480–4,811

  5. Drive  1,378.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Tatvancar car 1,378.2 km
    18h 9m
    ₺9,222–13,321

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane plane SAW - MSR
    2. Take the train from Muş to Tatvantrain train
    7h 12m
    ₺3,558–16,855

  7. Fly Istanbul Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane IST - VAN
    2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    7h 13m
    ₺12,824–25,034

  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Batman, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Batman (BAL)plane plane SAW - BAL
    2. Take the bus from Batman bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    7h 32m
    ₺3,828–17,935

  9. Fly Istanbul Airport to Muş Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane plane IST - MSR
    2. Take the train from Muş to Tatvantrain train
    7h 7m
    ₺10,654–26,834

  10. Fly Istanbul Airport to Batman, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Batman (BAL)plane plane IST - BAL
    2. Take the bus from Batman bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    7h 31m
    ₺5,324–23,914

  11. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Diyarbakır Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Diyarbakır Airport (DIY)plane plane SAW - DIY
    2. Take the bus from Diyarbakır bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus bus
    9h
    ₺3,698–16,305

  12. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht / ...
    2. Take the train from Ankara to Tatvantrain train Van Gölü Ekspresi
    33h 11m
    ₺2,297–3,365

Istanbul to Tatvan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,053Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,416.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tatvan, Turkey?

You can take a train from Yenikapi to Tatvan via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas in around 24h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Tatvan bus station via Patnos bus station in around 25h 48m.

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