Before starting the subject of transportation to Cappadocia by car, it is necessary to give a brief information about the location and borders of the Cappadocia region.
Cappadocia had wider borders in the past, today it includes the provinces of Nevşehir, Aksaray, Kırşehir, Kayseri and Niğde . Natural formations that we call fairy chimneys, valleys and architectural structures such as churches and mansions, which are cultural masterpieces, are mostly found in the towns of Nevşehir . Ürgüp, Avanos, Uçhisar, Göreme, Ortahisar, Çavuşin, Mustafapaşa are the towns of Nevşehir that draw attention with these natural and cultural formations. Cave and stone hotels are usually found in these areas. Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı stand out with their underground cities that go underground. Kozaklı and Bayramhacı are known for spa tourism and Hacıbektaş for religious tourism. Erciyes Mountain, located within the borders of Kayseri , has an important place in Turkey in terms of winter sports. Ihlara Valley is the most famous valley of Cappadocia and is located within the borders of Aksaray province.
There will naturally be many alternatives for traveling by car, which will vary depending on where you come from in Turkey. It is not possible to list all the options, but we can give information on how to provide transportation from a few of our major cities.
Cappadocia, the center of Central Anatolia
Due to its location, the Cappadocia region provides a lot of convenience to its guests in terms of transportation by car. Located in the very center of Central Anatolia, Hakkari is the farthest city to the region, with the shortest route of 1,109 kilometers. Yozgat, Kırıkkale, Ankara, Konya, Mersin, Adana, Kahramanmaraş and Sivas are the provinces surrounding the Cappadocia region. If you will come to the Cappadocia region from these provinces, your job will be much easier. After entering the borders of the region , it is enough to follow the signs such as Ürgüp, Avanos, Ortahisar, Uçhisar, Göreme, Mustafapaşa, Soğanlı, Hacıbektaş, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, Ihlara, Güzelyurt, Selime to discover the places with sightseeing areas .
Transportation from Ankara to Cappadocia by car
You can set off from Ankara and reach the Cappadocia region with several different routes. Generally, the preferred route is Ankara – Gölbaşı – Şereflikoçhisar – Aksaray route because the road is more comfortable . An average of 3 hours is expected on the road that lasts 296 kilometers. When you arrive in Aksaray, you reach the Cappadocia region, but you have to continue on to Nevşehir for sightseeing areas and wide accommodation options. When you follow this route, you have the chance to watch the Salt Lake view and even take a break right next to it. Kırıkkale – Kırşehir – Hacıbektaş route can also be considered for those who want a longer, more intertwined journey with nature on narrow and winding roads .
Transportation from Istanbul to Cappadocia by car
The frequently used route for our guests who want to reach the Cappadocia region from Istanbul is in the form of transportation from Istanbul – Düzce – Bolu direction to Ankara . From here, you can go to the Cappadocia region with the transportation options between Ankara and Cappadocia, which we have explained above. The route, which lasts 743 kilometers, is expected to be completed in about 8 hours. Apart from this, you can not return to Ankara from the Yelkenler location, but continue straight, and reach the Cappadocia region via Kırıkkale . It is also among the options to take the Ankara – Aksaray road from the Bursa – Eskişehir line and continue from here to Aksaray. From Aksaray, you can go to Nevşehir with a very comfortable journey.
Transportation from Izmir to Cappadocia by car
the İzmir – Uşak – Afyonkarahisar – Konya – Aksaray – Nevşehir route , which is mostly used to reach the Cappadocia region from İzmir . The route, which lasts 757 kilometers, is expected to take approximately 9 hours. If you want to see Salt Lake on your way from Izmir, you can take a turn from Afyonkarahisar towards Ankara, pass through Polatlı to Aksaray and from there to Nevşehir.
