How to get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış
- 1148 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 19h 32m
- 9 bus departures a day with Aras Seyahat
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At a glance
Fastest
19h 32m
direct
Bus
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Sarıkamış. The most useful door-to-door route takes 19h 32m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1148 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1148 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | No current fare | 5h 30m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | No current fare | 19h 32mdirect | See Bus details |
- FlightNo current fare5h 30m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- BusNo current fare19h 32m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Sarıkamış: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → SarıkamışbusAras Seyahat·19h 32m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Istanbul to Sarıkamış
Aras Seyahat runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:00 and the last at 17:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aras Seyahatbus | 9 | 09:00 | 17:15 |
All departures
- 09:00
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 12:15
- 13:00
- 14:15
- 15:57
- 16:00
- 17:15
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
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Erzurum International AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Aras Seyahat, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Sarıkamış works
Start with a Aras Seyahat bus from Istanbul to Sarıkamış, about 19h 32m.
Istanbul to Sarıkamış: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış?
The most useful route takes about 19h 32m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Sarıkamış?
The first bus with Aras Seyahat leaves at 09:00 and the last at 17:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Sarıkamış?
9 a day with Aras Seyahat, between 09:00 and 17:15.
How far is Sarıkamış from Istanbul?
About 1148 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Sarıkamış?
On this route you travel with Aras Seyahat, Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 19h 32m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış?
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 a ticket for Istanbul to Sarıkamış here?
We have not verified a bookable ticket for this route. A general search on 12Go lists what is on sale.
Where to next
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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: Aras Seyahat
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Aug 2026