If you want to do a self-guided trip around the region, then this could be a good option. Most hotels will arrange transfers from the airport for you, so definitely speak to them in advance of your arrival for peace of mind.
A few friends of mine have caught the bus from Istanbul to Cappadocia. The bus journey takes around 10 hours although sometimes as many as There are night buses, which leave at Metro Turizm has nightly buses, and their website works in English which helps if your Turkish is as bad as mine! The night bus from Istanbul to Cappadocia takes you all the way to Goreme. The only way to use a train would be to travel between Istanbul and Ankara by train, then catch a bus to Goreme.
If all of these options are sounding like a hassle, and you just want a few stress-free days in Cappadocia, consider booking a tour. Most include a few meals, a guide to teach you all about the sights, tours of the famous landmarks, and accommodation in a beautiful cave hotel. Check latest prices and availability. Or if you want to stay longer, this Istanbul to Cappadocia tour lasts 3 nights and also includes a hot air balloon flight.
Or if this is a once in a lifetime trip, consider doing it on style on a luxury tour like this one. From exploring the underground cities, to visiting the epic castle and staying in a cave hotel, find out the best things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey. Find out what it's like to take a hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia, Turkey, including prices, what to expect on the day and why this is one of my favourite things to do in Cappadocia!
Read more about the itinerary and inclusions here. This 2-day tour is more expensive, but it goes by plane and also includes a hot air balloon ride and two full-day tours and one night in a boutique hotel accommodation.
I recommend it highly for busy travelers for whom time is more of a concern than money! Read more about the itinerary here. There is no direct train between Istanbul and Cappadocia. If you want to travel to Cappadocia, we have this massive DIY Cappadocia itinerary post that will be helpful to read if you are not going on a guided excursion.
For Istanbul, we also have a ton of resources! If you visit in winter, we have a special winter in Istanbul guide. For more general Turkey information, check out this guide to planning a trip to Turkey including visa information and this guide to other beautiful places to visit in Turkey. We have tons more Turkey and Balkans resources, and we publish new content nearly daily.
Bookmark our Turkey and Balkans travel pages so you can find any new resources that come out before your trip! While we feel safe in Turkey, especially in Cappadocia, you need to be covered in case of an emergency. For travel insurance, I use World Nomads. Get a travel insurance quote for your trip here. Originally from California, Allison has been living in Bulgaria for the last two years and is obsessed with traveling around the Balkans.
She loves befriending dogs, drinking coffee, geeking out about wine, and cooking food from around the world. The most experienced information, one should take the advice before planning the tour, this is the best guide i have read it. Thank for the lovely information. I am traveling to Turkey next month 20th November. Did you buy the ticket directly from the website? And oh, wanted to thank you for a very informative entry on Istanbul — Cappadocia.
Thank you very much! Hi sofia I am planning a trip to Turkey, we live in Denver colorado. Thanks for helpful information, love to explore Istanbul and Cappadocia. Hope everything going well and the border open again to receive tourist.
Really love your work. Really informative and structurally written. Never read such information before. Thanks so much. Both offer flights to the Cappadocia area, but one is on the Asian side and one is on the European side, so make sure you choose your airport carefully. You can fly from Istanbul to either Nevsehir or Kayseri and connect to Cappadocia from there. These are the two closest airports. If you choose to fly to Nevsehir, your flight will take around 1 hour 20 minutes, and you can then jump in a taxi or hire a car and get to Goreme National Park Cappadocia in just under 45 minutes, depending upon traffic.
If you choose to fly to Kayseri, you will arrive in 1 hour 20 minutes, but you will need to take a bus from Kayseri to Goreme. First, you will take the shuttle from Kayseri Airport to the center of Kayseri itself, which is around 15 minutes, and the shuttle runs every 3 hours. Then, you will need to get the bus to Goreme, which is about 1 hour 20 minutes duration, with buses running every 4 hours.
You might wonder why people would bother flying to Kayseri if Nevsehir is quicker, but flights to Kayseri tend to be a little cheaper. You can check online or simply head to the airport and book your ticket at the office on the day or a few days beforehand if you want to be sure of a seat. Turkey is a huge country, but it has high-quality, long-distance bus companies that connect major towns and cities — which is one reason why the cheapest way to get to Cappadocia from Istanbul is via bus.
Kamil Koc, Pamukkale , and Metro are the main bus lines. Suppose you book your ticket from a ticket office within the city, e. In that case, you will have a free service shuttle that will take you to the central bus station, situated in Alibeykoy on the European side. From there, you will connect to your main bus, and you will reach Cappadocia from Istanbul in around 9 hours and 15 minutes. There are buses every 4 hours. These buses are very comfortable, and you book your seat ahead of time, meaning you can choose where you sit.
There is a refreshment service on board, with tea, coffee, soft drinks, and biscuits. This option is a super-affordable and convenient way to cover the Istanbul-Cappadocia distance in relative comfort. The final option is to hire a car and drive.
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