How to get from Istanbul to Diyarbakır
- 1025 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 7h 15m
- 24 bus departures a day with Can Diyarbakir, Metro Turizm, Siirt Kurtalan Ekspres
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
19h 29m
direct
Bus
€46
Cheapest
19h 45m
direct
Bus
€45
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Diyarbakır. The most useful door-to-door route takes 19h 45m by bus with no 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.
1025 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €32Checked Oct 11 | 7h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Reading date not recorded | 19h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€32Checked Oct 117h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Reading date not recorded19h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Diyarbakır: 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 → Diyarbakırbus
Metro Turizm·19h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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 Diyarbakır
Can Diyarbakir, Metro Turizm, Siirt Kurtalan Ekspres runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 19:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can Diyarbakir, Metro Turizm, Siirt Kurtalan Ekspresbus | 24 | 00:30 | 19:30 |
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 01:15 | 23:50 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 4 | — | — |
All departuresCan Diyarbakir, Metro Turizm, Siirt Kurtalan Ekspres
- 00:30
- 00:50
- 10:00
- 10:20
- 10:30
- 11:20
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:20
- 13:24
- 13:30
- 14:00
- 14:09
- 14:20
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:01
- 17:15
- 17:45
- 19:30
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:15
- 14:15
- 15:40
- 16:55
- 17:15
- 17:21
- 18:40
- 18:46
- 20:01
- 20:21
- 20:50
- 21:46
- 22:15
- 23:30
- 23:50
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-DiyarbakırBook →
FlixBusİstanbul Dudullu-Diyarbakır, Şanlıurfa-DiyarbakırBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Şanlıurfa GAP AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Diyarbakır works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Diyarbakır, about 19h 45m. In total it's roughly €45 over 19h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Diyarbakır: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Diyarbakır?
The most useful route takes about 19h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Diyarbakır?
The first bus with Can Diyarbakir, Metro Turizm, Siirt Kurtalan Ekspres leaves at 00:30 and the last at 19:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Diyarbakır?
24 a day with Can Diyarbakir, Metro Turizm, Siirt Kurtalan Ekspres, between 00:30 and 19:30.
How far is Diyarbakır from Istanbul?
About 1025 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Diyarbakır cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €45. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Diyarbakır?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Istanbul to Diyarbakır without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 19h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Diyarbakır?
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: 11 Oct 2026