Transportation
Sivas can be reached by air, high-speed train and inter-city bus services. After arrival, students can use municipal buses, taxis and other local transportation services to travel between the city, campus and accommodation areas.
Timetables, ticket prices and routes may change. Always check the current information provided by the relevant official transportation operator before travelling.
Schedules and fares are subject to change
Some timetable and fare examples previously published on this page were based on information available on 15 April 2025. They should be treated as indicative only. Please use the official operator links below for current schedules and prices.
Getting to Sivas
International participants will usually reach Sivas after connecting through another major Turkish city.
Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (VAS)
Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport is approximately 22 km from the city centre.
The source information for this page indicates scheduled domestic connections from Istanbul and Izmir. International travellers commonly connect to Sivas through a major Turkish airport such as Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).
Flight availability and frequency change seasonally. Please check current airline and airport schedules before booking your journey.
Airport to Sivas
High-Speed Train
Sivas is connected to Ankara and Istanbul through the Turkish high-speed railway network.
Tickets should be purchased through the official TCDD Taşımacılık ticketing system. Train times may change according to the operating timetable.
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Indicative Train Times Published on 15.04.2025
These times were published on this page as of 15 April 2025 and may no longer be current. Use the official TCDD ticketing system for your travel date.
Inter-City Buses
Sivas has extensive inter-city coach connections with cities throughout Türkiye.
Tickets may be purchased through bus companies directly or through online ticket platforms.
Getting Around Sivas
Municipal buses are the main public transportation option for travel between the city centre, residential areas and Sivas Cumhuriyet University.
Municipal Buses
Local municipal buses can be used for daily transportation throughout Sivas, including journeys to and from the University campus.
Discounted Student Bus Card
Incoming students who are eligible for a discounted municipal transportation card should obtain the required student registration document from the Erasmus+ Institutional Coordination Office.
Kentkart Office
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Local Bus Fares Published on 15.04.2025
These prices were published as of 15 April 2025. Current municipal fares may be different.
Taxi
Taxi Services in Sivas
Taxis are available for local transportation throughout Sivas and can be useful when travelling with luggage, arriving outside normal public transport hours or travelling directly between the airport, station, accommodation and campus.
Planning Your Arrival
Consider your arrival time, luggage and accommodation location when choosing your final connection in Sivas.
Confirm whether you will arrive at the airport, high-speed train station or inter-city bus terminal.
Verify whether public transportation is operating when your flight, train or bus arrives.
Keep the full address of your dormitory, hotel, residence or apartment available.
Save the campus, accommodation and arrival terminal locations before travelling.
Compare your accommodation with transportation options
Review on-campus, near-campus and city accommodation alternatives before choosing where to live in Sivas.
