The average bus between Kulu and Istanbul takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 8h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kulu to Istanbul. 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 Kulu and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kulu is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Ankara and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Kulu to Istanbul? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulu to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kulu station and arriving at Istanbul station via Ankara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Kulu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Özkaymak, depart from Kulu station.
Kulu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Özkaymak, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
The distance between Kulu and Istanbul is 411.1 km. The road distance is 560 km.
You can take a bus from Kulu to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ankara and Ankara bus station in around 8h 25m.