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How to get fromIstanbul to Şanlıurfaby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Şanlıurfa Güney Anadolu Projesi Airport

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    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Şanlıurfa Güney Anadolu Projesi Airport (GNY)plane plane SAW - GNY
    4h 28m
    ₺4,388–12,305

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Şanlıurfa bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0148A / ...
    18h 59m
    ₺1,600–4,000

  3. Drive 1,278.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Şanlıurfacar car 1,278.3 km
    11h 15m
    ₺7,185–10,378

  4. Metro to Istanbul, fly to Şanlıurfa Güney Anadolu Projesi Airport

    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Şanlıurfa Güney Anadolu Projesi Airport (GNY)plane plane IST - GNY
    4h 18m
    ₺10,984–29,284

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Adiyaman, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Adiyaman (ADF)plane plane SAW - ADF
    2. Take the taxi from Adiyaman (ADF) to Şanlıurfataxi taxi
    5h 43m
    ₺7,788–20,905

  6. Fly Istanbul to Adiyaman, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Adiyaman (ADF)plane plane IST - ADF
    2. Take the taxi from Adiyaman (ADF) to Şanlıurfataxi taxi
    5h 38m
    ₺16,084–18,384

Istanbul to Şanlıurfa by bus

Calendar99Weekly Buses
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 987 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Şanlıurfa bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺1,600–2,200 and the journey takes 18h 59m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.

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