There are 9 ways to get from Tokat to Istanbul by plane, train, ferry, 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.
Fly Tokat to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Tokat (TJK) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TJK - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 16m₺2,823–13,859Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tokat to Yildizeli Yhttrain Ic
- Take the train from Yildizeli Yht to Ankara Gartrain Hst
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
9h 50m₺1,281–1,817Train, ferry
- Take the train from Tokat to Yildizeli Yhttrain Ic
- Take the train from Yildizeli Yht to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)train Hst
- Take the ferry from Üsküdar to Eminönü Ferry Terminalferry
9h 30m₺1,364–1,907Bus
- Take the bus from Tokat to Istanbul Otogaribus
12h 30m₺1,800–2,600Drive 759.4 km
- Drive from Tokat to Istanbulcar 759.4 km
9h 45m₺5,081–7,340Fly Tokat to Istanbul Airport, Metro
- Fly from Tokat (TJK) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane TJK - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
3h 9m₺9,720–23,836Bus to Sivas Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Tokat to Sivasbus
- Fly from Sivas Airport (VAS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VAS - SAW
6h 33m₺3,061–14,315Bus to Sivas Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport
- Take the bus from Tokat to Sivasbus
- Fly from Sivas Airport (VAS) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane VAS - IST
6h 36m₺9,858–24,292Bus via Amasya
- Take the bus from Tokat to Amasyabus
- Take the bus from Amasya bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
13h 46m₺1,653–2,328
Tokat to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokat to Istanbul is to train and ferry which costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tokat to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 9m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokat and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokat to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Tokat and arriving at Yenikapi via Yildizeli Yht, Ankara and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Tokat and Istanbul is 659 km. The road distance is 759.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokat to Istanbul without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 30m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Tokat to Istanbul, including transfers.
Tokat to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Tokat station.
Tokat to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Tokat station.
The best way to get from Tokat to Istanbul is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Tokat, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Tokat to Istanbul Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,800–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Antalya Net Seyahat also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tokat to Yenikapi via Yildizeli Yht, Ankara Gar, Ankara, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Tokat to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–17,000
Flights from Sivas Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–14,000
Flights from Sivas Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–17,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Tokat to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–23,000
Flights from Sivas Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–23,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Tokat to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–13,000
Flights from Sivas Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–13,000
- 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
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Tokat to Yildizeli Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yildizeli Yht to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Tokat to Yildizeli Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yildizeli Yht to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Tokat to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,600
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,800–2,600
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- [email protected]
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from Tokat to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900
- Schedules at
- antalyanetseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from Tokat to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from Tokat to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from Tokat to Amasya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Amasya bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Üsküdar to Eminönü Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺17–20
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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Booking & Getting There
Tokat to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Tokat to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yildizeli Yht station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokat to Istanbul is 759 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Tokat to Istanbul.
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