How to travel from İstanbul to Sapanca, Turkey

The distance between İstanbul and Sapanca is around 125km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from İstanbul to Sapanca by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Gebze and then to Sapanca.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $2($2)
Operated by

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sapanca.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    $29($29)
Operated by

Yesilpinar Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Sapanca.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance135km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Sapanca

There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Sapanca by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $2 and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $29.

The distance between İstanbul and Sapanca is around 125km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from İstanbul and Sapanca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Sapanca is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx $29.

The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Sapanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $2 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between İstanbul and Sapanca. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from İstanbul to Sapanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gebze. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Turkish Railways (TCDD) run train services between İstanbul and Sapanca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between İstanbul and Sapanca. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sapanca. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from İstanbul to Sapanca. We recommend that you take the train to Gebze and then to Sapanca. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Sapanca is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 83km (51 miles) from Sapanca. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Zonguldak Airport (ONQ) (ONQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from İstanbul and Sapanca. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Sapanca is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around $2.

How do I get from İstanbul to Sapanca

Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Sapanca

Transport options from İstanbul to Sapanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
$2($2)
once daily125km (77 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
$29($29)
on demand135km (84 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
$16($16)
on demand135km (84 miles)

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Airports near Sapanca

The following major airports near Sapanca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.

SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
International Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Sapanca
IST
Istanbul Airport (IST)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Sapanca
ONQ
Zonguldak Airport (ONQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Sapanca