How to get from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa. The most useful door-to-door route takes 25h 19m by bus, 1 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.
943 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €86Older observation | 20h 30m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €41Older observation | 25h 19m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€86Older observation20h 30m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€41Older observation25h 19m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Şanlıurfa: 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 → ViranşehirbusMardin Seyahat·21h 17m
- 2Viranşehir → Şanlıurfabus
FlixBus·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 00:15 | 23:50 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 11 | 01:30 | 21:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusViranşehir-Şanlıurfa, Istanbul-Şanlıurfa, Trabzon-ŞanlıurfaBook →
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Trabzon AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Mardin Seyahat, FlixBus, AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa works
Start with a Mardin Seyahat bus from Istanbul to Viranşehir, about 21h 17m. Transfer in Viranşehir and continue by FlixBus bus on to Şanlıurfa (1h 20m). In total it's roughly €41 over 25h 19m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Şanlıurfa: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa?
The most useful route takes about 25h 19m by bus, 1 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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €42. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Şanlıurfa?
On this route you travel with Mardin Seyahat, FlixBus, AJet.
Can you get from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 25h 19m.
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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