How to get from Istanbul to Selim
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Selim. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 25m by flight, 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €51, on Thu, Aug 27.
This fare comes from a search on September 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1163 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €72Older observation | 4h 25m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €52Older observation | 22h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€72Older observation4h 25m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€52Older observation22h 45m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 Airport → Kars Airportflight2h 22m
- 2Kars Airport → SelimbusLocal bus·55m
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 Selim
Kamil Koç runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:30 and the last at 17:42.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Koçbus | 10 | 08:30 | 17:42 |
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 06:50 | 11:15 |
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
Kamil KoçIstanbul-Horasan districtBook →Kafkas Kars TurizmHorasan district-SelimBook →On this route you travel with Local bus, Kamil Koç, Kafkas Kars Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Selim works
Start with a flight from Istanbul to Kars, about 2h 22m. Transfer in Kars and continue by Local bus bus on to Selim (55 min). In total it's roughly €72 over 4h 25m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Selim: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Selim?
The most useful route takes about 4h 25m by flight, 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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €72. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Selim?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 25m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Selim?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 4h 25m. About 1h 08m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Selim?
On this route you travel with Local bus, Kamil Koç, Kafkas Kars Turizm.
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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