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Trip Overview

The bus between Istanbul and Banja Luka takes 22h. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Istanbul to Banja Luka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h
Duration
1,291 km
Distance
$146
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Istanbul to Banja Luka bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Istanbul and Banja Luka. The service departs Istanbul at 9:00 PM at night, which arrives into Banja Luka at 17:00:00. All services require a transfer at Belgrade bus station and take an average of 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Banja Luka? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,291.4 km
  • Duration: 22h

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanica via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 21h 5m.

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