Bus Şanlıurfa to Istanbul: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul from various bus operators like FlixBus, Kamil Koc or Metro Turizm for the next days.

today

$48

tomorrow

$48

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Thursday

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Saturday

$48

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	19h 30m	2:00 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 2:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Kamil Koc	21h 15m	12:30 PM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 12:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
Metro Turizm	17h 51m	9:30 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	3:21 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$49	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 9:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 51m
Metro Turizm	20h 0m	11:00 PM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$49	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 11:00:00 PM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
FlixBus	19h 15m	2:00 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	9:15 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 2:00:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	19h 30m	2:00 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Kamil Koc	21h 15m	12:30 PM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 12:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
FlixBus	19h 15m	2:00 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	9:15 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
FlixBus	20h 55m	12:30 PM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	9:25 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 12:30:00 PM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
Metro Turizm	17h 51m	9:30 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	3:21 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$50	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 9:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 51m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	19h 30m	2:00 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 2:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Kamil Koc	20h 0m	9:30 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Metro Turizm	17h 51m	9:30 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	3:21 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$49	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 51m
Metro Turizm	20h 0m	11:00 PM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$49	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 11:00:00 PM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
FlixBus	17h 55m	2:00 AM	Şanlıurfa	Central Bus Station	7:55 PM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Şanlıurfa (Turkey) at 9/12/2026 2:00:00 AM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul, with 5 offers.

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The cheapest bus for the 9/7/2026 costs just $47, from Kamil Koc

Facts about the bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Kamil Koc and Metro Turizm that travel 15 times every day by bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus	$47
Fastest Bus	16h 51m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	589.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Kamil Koc and Metro Turizm

Cheapest bus connections from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

Every day, 15 buses from 3 bus companies leave Şanlıurfa for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$47

Tuesday 09/08

$47

Wednesday 09/09

$47

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$47

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$47

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$47

Monday 09/21

$49

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$47

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $47, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul, with $47. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $48.

How to save money travelling from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Şanlıurfa and Istanbul

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Şanlıurfa and Istanbul.

Central Bus Station

Sakarya Cd. 28

Ofisi Gas Station

Göbekli Tepe Antik Kalıntılar

Örencik

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Şanlıurfa to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Şanlıurfa to Istanbul bus

How much does a Şanlıurfa Istanbul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 19h 30m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

On average, how many connections are available from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul each day?

Every day, the Şanlıurfa to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul take?

The fastest bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul is offered by Metro Turizm and takes 16h 51m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Şanlıurfa starts at 2:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Şanlıurfa for Istanbul starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Şanlıurfa Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Kamil Koc and Metro Turizm. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Kamil Koc and Metro Turizm.

What can I take with me on the Şanlıurfa to Istanbul bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Şanlıurfa Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Şanlıurfa Istanbul bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Şanlıurfa and to Istanbul

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Şanlıurfa and to Istanbul. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!