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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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 380 miles (613 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m 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 |
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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 $12 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Kayseri costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Kayseri take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PC27306:00 AM1h20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport7:20 AMKayseri Erkilet Airport$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:20 AM13h10İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı9:30 PMKayseri, Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
PC27306:00 AM1h20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport7:20 AMKayseri Erkilet Airport$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus8:00 AM13h30Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)9:30 PMKayseri, Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:50 PM12h10İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı11:00 AMKayseri, Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM12h30Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)11:00 AMKayseri, Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
TK20106:30 AM1h25Istanbul Airport7:55 AMKayseri Erkilet Airport$661One-way0 transfers
TK20128:25 AM1h30Istanbul Airport9:55 AMKayseri Erkilet Airport$841One-way0 transfers
PC27408:50 PM1h20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport10:10 PMKayseri Erkilet Airport$701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Kayseri:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Kayseri costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Kayseri take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Kayseri, Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Kayseri Erkilet Airport.
- Travel with pegasus, Turkish Airlines to go to Kayseri by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kayseri by bus.
- 11 direct flights per day with pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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