- Distance: 493.6 km
- Duration: 8h 2m
The average bus between Istanbul and Araç takes 8h 2m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul to Araç. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Istanbul and Araç. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Araç at 7:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Araç? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul station and arriving at Araç station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 8h 2m.
Istanbul to Araç bus services, operated by Kale Seyahat, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Araç bus services, operated by Kale Seyahat, arrive at Araç bus station.
Book your Istanbul to Araç bus tickets online with Kale Seyahat and Kamil Koç.
The distance between Istanbul and Araç is 367.5 km. The road distance is 494 km.
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Araç bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺700–1,000 and the journey takes 7h 46m. Three other operators also service this route.
