How to get from Istanbul to Araç
- 364 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 45m
- 28 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 45m
direct
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 24 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Araç. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 364 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
364 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €54Reading date not recorded | 9h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Reading date not recorded | 5h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€54Reading date not recorded9h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€24Reading date not recorded5h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Araç: 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.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Araçbus
Metro Turizm·5h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Istanbul to Araç
FlixBus runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 28 | 00:20 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
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
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-AraçBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-AnkaraBook →
FlixBusAnkara-AraçBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Araç works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Araç, about 5h 45m. In total it's roughly €24 over 5h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Araç: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Araç?
The most useful route takes about 5h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Araç?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:59, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Araç?
28 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Araç leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Araç from Istanbul?
About 364 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Araç cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €24. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Araç?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Araç without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Araç?
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: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026