How to get from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 18h 38m, from €42.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa. The most useful door-to-door route takes 18h 38m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 943 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Şanlıurfa: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Istanbul → Şanlıurfabus
Kamil Koç·18h 38m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Şanlıurfa prices by travel date
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2 ways from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa, about 18h 38m. In total it's roughly €42 over 18h 38m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Şanlıurfa
DepartureIstanbulWho runs Istanbul to Şanlıurfa
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Şanlıurfa: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa?+−
The most useful route takes about 18h 38m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Şanlıurfa from Istanbul?+−
About 943 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Şanlıurfa cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €42. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Şanlıurfa?+−
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç.
Can you get from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 18h 38m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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