How to get from Istanbul to Erciş
Istanbul to Erciş is 1243 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 20h 31m by bus.
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Erciş. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 31m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1243 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
1243 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | No current fare | 4h 40m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | No current fare | 20h 31mdirect | See Bus details |
- FlightNo current fare4h 40m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- BusNo current fare20h 31m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Erciş: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Ercişbus
Metro Turizm·20h 31m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Istanbul to Erciş
Metro Turizm operates this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so we show no times or daily count.
| Operator | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Turizmbus | · | · |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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-Erciş, Van Ferit Melen Airport-ErcişBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Van Ferit Melen AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Erciş works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 6 November 2026. Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Erciş, about 20h 31m.
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Istanbul to Erciş: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Erciş?
Routavio's route check on 6 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 20h 31m by bus, with no transfer.
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Erciş?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Erciş from Istanbul?
About 1243 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Erciş?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Istanbul to Erciş without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 20h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Erciş?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book a ticket for Istanbul to Erciş here?
We have not verified a bookable ticket for this route. A general search on 12Go lists what is on sale.
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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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 6 Nov 2026