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Compare bus and flight for Istanbul to Kayseri
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Kayseri among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 380 miles (613 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Kayseri:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Kayseri costing on average $138 (€114).
Other travel options to Kayseri take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
You'll arrive about 6h 5m sooner (1h 30m by flight vs 7h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $138 (€114) compared to roughly $134 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Kayseri
How to get from Istanbul to Kayseri by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to Kayseri is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:20 PM11h55İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı9:15 AMKayseri, Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:20 PM11h55İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı9:15 AMKayseri, Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
PC27306:00 AM1h20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport7:20 AMKayseri Erkilet Airport$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus10:50 PM12h10İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı11:00 AMKayseri, Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM12h15Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)9:15 AMKayseri, Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:20 PM12h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:45 AMKayseri, Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
- PC27408:50 PM1h20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport10:10 PMKayseri Erkilet Airport$591One-way0 transfers
- TK22321:50 AM1h20Istanbul Airport3:10 AMKayseri Erkilet Airport$701One-way0 transfers
- TK20106:35 AM1h20Istanbul Airport7:55 AMKayseri Erkilet Airport$861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Kayseri:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Kayseri costing on average $138 (€114).
Other travel options to Kayseri take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Kayseri 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 Kayseri, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kayseri by bus.
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus to go to Kayseri by flight.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
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