Kayseri / Getting here
Getting to Kayseri
Travelling to Kayseri by plane, coach, train or car, and getting around the city.
The fastest way to reach Kayseri is by plane: Erkilet Airport is about 5 km from the city centre. Intercity coaches arrive at the bus station and trains at Kayseri Station. In town, trams and municipal buses run; you pay with Kart38 or a contactless bank card.
By plane
- Kayseri Erkilet Airport is about 5 km from the city centre.
- Airlines such as Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus and SunExpress fly here, mainly from Istanbul and some other domestic and international airports.
- Municipal buses and taxis connect the airport with the city; a taxi to the centre takes about 10–15 minutes.
- Car rental companies have desks at the airport.
By coach
- Intercity coaches arrive at Kayseri Intercity Bus Terminal (otogar).
- Municipal buses and shuttles run from the terminal into the city; city transport cards are valid.
- Kayseri has regular coach links with Ankara, Cappadocia (Nevşehir), Sivas and Adana.
By train
- Trains arrive at Kayseri Station in the city centre.
- Ankara to Kayseri currently takes about 7 hours on the existing line (TRT Haber, August 2026).
- The Ankara–Yerköy–Kayseri high-speed line is under construction and is expected to cut the trip to 1 hour 45 minutes.
By car
- Kayseri sits at a crossroads of Central Anatolia, reachable from Ankara, Nevşehir, Sivas and Adana.
- Cappadocia (Ürgüp, Göreme) is the nearest major tourist area and an easy day trip.
- Erciyes Ski Resort is about 25–30 km from the city centre.
Getting around the city
- Trams and municipal buses run in the city; the historic centre (castle, Republic Square, covered bazaar) is walkable.
- Pay with Kart38. Without one, you can pay on board with a contactless credit/debit card or an NFC phone.
- Anonymous Kart38 cards are sold at kiosks near stops, top-up machines and authorised sellers.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kayseri Airport from the city centre?
Erkilet Airport is about 5 km from the centre. A taxi takes about 10–15 minutes; municipal buses also run.
How do I pay for public transport in Kayseri?
Use Kart38, or pay on board with a contactless credit/debit card or an NFC phone.
Is there a high-speed train from Ankara to Kayseri?
Not yet. The Ankara–Yerköy–Kayseri high-speed line is under construction; the current line takes about 7 hours (August 2026).
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