Istanbul to Van by bus

Travelling from Istanbul to Van by bus takes about 22h 01m, run by Metro Turizm. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h. The bus is still the cheapest.

A closer look at the bus journey

What follows describes one route in our records. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Estimated fare
€49

Our estimate, not a fare we saw · Not checked for your date

Total journey
22h 01m
Change
direct
Operator
Metro Turizm

The journey, step by step

  1. 1
    İstanbul Dudullu to VanMetro Turizm22h 01m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time22h 01m

Departures from Istanbul to Van

Operators on this route: Vangolu Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Ercis. Published departures from 10:00 to 23:00.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
Vangolu Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Ercis2410:0023:00
FlixBus·00:2023:05
Kamil Koç1301:4523:59
Metro Turizm···

All departures Vangolu Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Ercis

  • 10:00
  • 10:30
  • 10:38
  • 11:10
  • 11:30
  • 11:50
  • 12:30
  • 13:00
  • 13:23
  • 14:00
  • 14:28
  • 14:58
  • 15:00
  • 15:20
  • 15:23
  • 16:00
  • 17:00
  • 17:23
  • 19:30
  • 19:50
  • 20:30
  • 21:00
  • 21:25
  • 23:00

All departures FlixBus

  • 00:20
  • 02:05
  • 03:20
  • 03:50
  • 04:05
  • 04:50
  • 05:50
  • 06:50
  • 07:05
  • 07:50
  • 08:50
  • 10:05
  • 11:50
  • 12:20
  • 15:20
  • 18:20
  • 19:50
  • 20:05
  • 21:20
  • 22:50
  • 23:05

All departures Kamil Koç

  • 01:45
  • 03:00
  • 06:30
  • 06:45
  • 07:30
  • 08:30
  • 09:45
  • 11:30
  • 15:00
  • 18:00
  • 22:30
  • 22:45
  • 23:59

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.

Bus facts for this route

These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.

Departs from
İstanbul Esenler Otogarı
Bus operators
Kamil Koç, Vangolu Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Ercis, FlixBus, Metro Turizm
Timetable
First bus at 10:00, last at 23:00, 24 a day with Vangolu Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Ercis.
Good to know
Direct bus, no change on the way.

Before you travel

Seats and the service

Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.

Baggage and ticket conditions

Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.

Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other ways to travel

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Istanbul to Van by bus: common questions

How long does Istanbul to Van take by bus?

About 22h 01m, with no transfer.

How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Van?

Our estimate for this route is around €49. We have not seen it as a fare, so check the price for your date.

Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Van?

Metro Turizm runs this bus.

Is the bus or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 2h. The bus wins on price.

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