Istanbul to Elazığ by train
Elazığ lies 914 km (568 mi) east of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Turkey rail, over roughly 1,115 km (693 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Istanbul | Elazığ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 443,363 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 1,062 m (3,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Yenimahalle railway station, Küçükçekmece railway station, Zeytinburnu—Fişekhane railway station | Elazığ railway station, Yolçatı railway station, Çağlar railway station |
Where to book trains from Istanbul to Elazığ
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Staying in Elazığ
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Elazig. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 74 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Elazığ
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Common questions
How far is Elazığ from Istanbul?
914 km (568 mi) in a straight line, east of Istanbul; by road roughly 1,115 km (693 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Elazığ by train?
About 8 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Elazığ?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Elazığ?
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Elazig, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.