How to get from Diyarbakır to Istanbul
- 1025 km as the crow flies
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Diyarbakır to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 24h 10m by bus, ferry, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1025 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 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1025 km
Diyarbakır to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Diyarbakır → YalovabusHas Diyarbakır Seyahat·20h 53m
- 2Yalova → Istanbulferry
İDO·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Diyarbakır to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€36November 2026
€33Departures from Diyarbakır to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 14:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 14:00 | 23:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 3 | — | — |
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
On this route you travel with Has Diyarbakır Seyahat, İDO; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Diyarbakır to Istanbul works
Start with a Has Diyarbakır Seyahat bus from Diyarbakır to Yalova, about 20h 53m. Transfer in Yalova and continue by İDO ferry on to Istanbul (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €49 over 24h 10m, 1 transfer.
Diyarbakır to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Diyarbakır to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 24h 10m by bus, ferry, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Diyarbakır to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 14:00 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Diyarbakır to Istanbul?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 14:00 and 23:30.
Is there a ferry from Diyarbakır to Istanbul?
Our route search found a ferry option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Istanbul from Diyarbakır?
About 1025 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Diyarbakır to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €49. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Diyarbakır to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Has Diyarbakır Seyahat, İDO.
What is the cheapest way to get from Diyarbakır to Istanbul?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Has Diyarbakır Seyahat, İDO
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 8 Aug 2026