How Far Istanbul To Cappadocia? How To Get There? + Easy way

Turkey attracts many tourists every year because of its many places of interest. Since each region of Turkey has its characteristics, tourists like me want to see different parts of it and travel there.

Istanbul and Cappadocia are lovely destinations for those looking for historical places. Cappadocia has always attracted tourists due to its beautiful tourist attractions, one of which is hot air balloon riding.

The distance between Cappadocia and Istanbul is almost long, and there are several means of transportation to go from Istanbul to Cappadocia, which you can use as you wish.

How Far Istanbul To Cappadocia? 

The land distance from Istanbul to Cappadocia is about 734 kilometers (456 miles), and there are various ways to get there, such as trains, buses, and taxis. Also, the most popular airport near Cappadocia is Erkilte Kayseri International Airport, about 579 kilometers (360 miles) from Istanbul by air.

Istanbul-Ankara route to Cappadocia is alonge eight hours, and if you travel from Istanbul-Eskişehir route to Cappadocia, you need nine hours and 20 minutes.

The distance between Istanbul and Erkilte Kayseri International Airport by plane is 1 hour and 10 minutes, and the distance between Erkilte Kayseri airport and the center of Cappadocia is about one hour (80 km).

How to get to Cappadocia from Istanbul? 

Istanbul to Cappadocia by plane

Six daily flights are from Istanbul International Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Kayseri Airport near Cappadocia. Don’t worry about getting to Cappadocia because taxis and transfer cars can take you to Cappadocia  from Kayseri Airport.

Apart from Kayseri airport in Cappadocia, you can use the flight from Istanbul International Airport to Nevsehir Airport. But remember that there is only one flight per day from Istanbul International Airport to this destination, and the flights are limited.

The destination of Nevsehir Cappadocia airport is closer than Kayseri airport, and it is only 40 km away from Cappadocia.

If you choose air travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia, remember that calculating the land distance from the airport will take approximately 2 hours.

For more information about Istanbul to Cappadocia flight time, you can visit the flypgs.com; I also suggest you read the article ” What Is The Closest Airport To Cappadocia Turkey ” before traveling.

Istanbul to Cappadocia by train

Since the distance between Cappadocia and Istanbul is long, for land travel, the train is one of the best options. But there is no direct ticket from Istanbul to Cappadocia, and remember that you have to buy a ticket from Istanbul to Ankara.

If you like, you can stop in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, and see the attractions of this city. Eight high-speed trains depart from Istanbul to Ankara every day and can take you to Ankara in 2 hours. Afterward, it would help to get to Cappadocia using buses from Autogar, Ankara and Konya stations.

Remember that train tickets fill up quickly, so reserve your ticket a few days before your trip. So, to go from Istanbul to Cappadocia by train, you must first buy a train ticket from Istanbul to Ankara, and after arriving in Ankara, buy a bus ticket from Ankara to Cappadocia and get on the bus and go to Cappadocia.

There is no train route from Ankara to Cappadocia; you must go by car or bus. You can also get off the train at Konya station, go to Maulana’s Mausoleum and participate in the Sama dance ceremony, and the next day board a bus in Konya to Cappadocia.

If you plan to stay overnight in Konya, I suggest you read the article ” What Are The Whirling Dervishes ” to learn more about Sama dance.

Travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia by bus

Intercity buses are one of the cheapest means of public transportation in Istanbul. You indeed pay less than by train and plane, but you must spend more time. For land travel by bus, you can choose different bus companies such as Nevsehir Seyahat, Kamilkoc, and Metro.

Buses from Slaner and Otogar Istanbul go directly to Nevsehir station, 18 km from Cappadocia, and there are about 10 to 15 daily round-trip services on this route.

Your route takes about 12 hours, which is boring for many travelers. Buses also stop twice to eat and use the toilet. All buses have a monitor, hot and cold drinks and a meal, and have cooling and heating systems.

By Using minibusses, you can go directly to the tourist centers of Cappadocia, Orgop and Avanos from Nevsehir Otogar station. While traveling by bus, you get to know more about the mood of the destination people and observe their lifestyle.

Travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia by Rental Car

If you like to have a private trip, rent a car with driver in Istanbul is the best option. Also note that if you have a license and are confident of your driving skills, you can rent a car without a driver and drive yourself.

In terms of distance, the time is similar to the bus, and it takes about 8-10 hours. But the positive point is that you can also use and enjoy the natural attractions of this area along the way.

I suggest you drive from Istanbul to Cappadocia and visit the places of interest. To rent a car, you can go to Istanbul airport and choose a car there. Also, you need a passport and a credit card. After filling out the car rental forms and checking the car insurance, you can pick up the car you want and start your journey.

Using Turkish tours to Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia

If it is difficult for you to do any of the above steps, use the option of travel tours. Still, the best and easiest solution is to buy these tours from a travel agency in your country and easily reach your desired destination, Cappadocia.

At the end of the line

 This article provides complete information about the Cappadocia distance from Istanbul. It doesn’t matter which way you get to Cappadocia. But try to travel to this beautiful region anyway. I promise you that you have never seen such a beautiful view.

At the end of the article, I suggest you read ” How Much Is A Hot Air Balloon Ride In Cappadocia ” before traveling to Cappadocia and getting more information about this city and if you plan to travel to this city in winter, read the article ” What To Do In Cappadocia In Winter “.