How to get from Istanbul to Selim
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 26h 30m, from €51.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Selim. The most useful door-to-door route takes 26h 30m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1163 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 Selim: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → ArdahanbusArdahan Çıldır Gölü Tur·19h 13m
- 2Ardahan → SelimbusRıdvan Ekinci Doğu Kars·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Selim prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Selim: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Selim works
Start with a Ardahan Çıldır Gölü Tur bus from Istanbul to Ardahan, about 19h 13m. Transfer in Ardahan and continue by Rıdvan Ekinci Doğu Kars bus on to Selim (1h). In total it's roughly €51 over 26h 30m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Selim
DepartureIstanbulWho runs Istanbul to Selim
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Kamil KoçBook →On this route you travel with Ardahan Çıldır Gölü Tur, Rıdvan Ekinci Doğu Kars; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Selim: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Selim?+−
The most useful route takes about 26h 30m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Selim from Istanbul?+−
About 1163 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Selim cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €51 to €52. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Selim?+−
On this route you travel with Ardahan Çıldır Gölü Tur, Rıdvan Ekinci Doğu Kars.
Can you get from Istanbul to Selim without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 26h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Selim?+−
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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