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How to get fromIstanbul to Bitlisby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Bitlis by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane plane SAW - MSR
    2. Take the taxi from Muş Airport (MSR) to Bitlistaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    ₺7,788–22,905

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0195A
    25h 22m
    ₺2,550–3,419

  3. Train via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Rahovatrain train Van Gölü Ekspresi
    24h 7m
    ₺3,047–4,365

  4. Drive 1,378.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Bitliscar car 1,378.3 km
    18h 11m
    ₺7,818–11,292

  5. Fly Istanbul to Muş Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane plane IST - MSR
    2. Take the taxi from Muş Airport (MSR) to Bitlistaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    ₺15,984–36,884

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Batman, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Batman (BAL)plane plane SAW - BAL
    2. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to Bitlistaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    ₺10,588–27,105

  7. Fly Istanbul to Batman, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Batman (BAL)plane plane IST - BAL
    2. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to Bitlistaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    ₺18,584–42,084

  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane SAW - VAN
    2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus bus
    8h 1m
    ₺6,138–21,975

  9. Fly Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane IST - VAN
    2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus bus
    7h 51m
    ₺13,534–34,954

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    2. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Rahovatrain train Ic
    32h 36m
    ₺3,078–4,358

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Muş Airport (MSR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,197.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bitlis, Turkey?

You can take a train from Yenikapi to Bitlis via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Sivas, and Rahova in around 24h 7m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bitlis bus station twice a week. Tickets cost ₺1,800–2,600 and the journey takes 25h 10m.

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