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Compare bus and flight for Istanbul to Göreme
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Göreme among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 29, while a flight costs an average of CHF 125.
Distance: 352 miles (567 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 29 Average price Cheapest | CHF 125 Average price | CHF 106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Istanbul to Göreme
Compare the available ways to get from Istanbul to Göreme, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Göreme:
A bus is CHF 96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Göreme costing on average CHF 125.
Other travel options to Göreme take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
Tickets start at around CHF 29 compared to roughly CHF 106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 77. The journey takes 11h 34m versus 6h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Göreme
How to get from Istanbul to Göreme by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to Göreme is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PC27361:00 PM 1h15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 2:15 PM Kayseri Erkilet Airport CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- PC2736
1:00 PM 1h15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 2:15 PM Kayseri Erkilet Airport CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- PC2736
1:00 PM 1h15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 2:15 PM Kayseri Erkilet Airport CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
9:50 PM 10h20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı 8:10 AM Göreme, Bus Station CHF 41 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:30 PM 10h40 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) 8:10 AM Göreme, Bus Station CHF 41 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:25 PM 11h05 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı 7:30 AM Göreme, Bus Station CHF 41 1 One-way 0 transfers
- PC2732
8:00 AM 1h15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 9:15 AM Kayseri Erkilet Airport CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers - PC2730
5:40 AM 1h15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 6:55 AM Kayseri Erkilet Airport CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers - PC2738
5:20 PM 1h15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 6:35 PM Kayseri Erkilet Airport CHF 32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Göreme:
A bus is CHF 96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Göreme costing on average CHF 125.
Other travel options to Göreme take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Göreme as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Kayseri Erkilet Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Göreme, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Göreme by bus.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, CitizenPlane to go to Göreme by flight.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 18 direct flights per day with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, CitizenPlane.
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