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Trip Overview

The average bus between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul takes 20h 21m and the fastest bus takes 19h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Şanlıurfa 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.

20h 21m
Duration
1,341 km
Distance
₺2,500
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Şanlıurfa to Istanbul bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Şanlıurfa is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 5:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 21h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 19h 55m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 19h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 21h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 19h 55m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 19h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 21h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 19h 55m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 19h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 21h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 19h 55m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 19h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 21h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 19h 55m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 19h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 21h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 19h 55m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 19h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 21h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 20h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 19h 55m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 19h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Şanlıurfa 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.

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  • Distance: 1,340.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 21m

What companies run services between Şanlıurfa, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Şanlıurfa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,600–2,200 and the journey takes 19h 30m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.

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