What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bitlis?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bitlis is to bus which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 24h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bitlis?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bitlis is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 12m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bitlis?

The distance between Istanbul and Bitlis is 1254 km. The road distance is 1378.3 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Bitlis without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bitlis without a car is to train via Sivas which takes 24h 7m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bitlis?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Istanbul to Bitlis, including transfers.

Train or bus from Istanbul to Bitlis?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bitlis is to train via Sivas which takes 24h 7m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 24h 42m.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Bitlis?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bitlis is 1378 km. It takes approximately 18h 16m to drive from Istanbul to Bitlis.

Where can I stay near Bitlis?

There are three+ hotels available in Bitlis.

Istanbul to Bitlis - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Muş Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane IST - MSR
2. Take the taxi from Muş Airport (MSR) to Bitlistaxi
5h 12m
₺10,384–24,984
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus FlixBus KK0122B
24h 42m
₺2,284–3,075
Train via Sivas
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
2. Take the train from Sivas to Rahovatrain Van Gölü Ekspresi
24h 7m
₺2,737–3,965
Drive 1,378.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bitliscar 1,378.3 km
18h 16m
₺7,395–10,681
Fly Istanbul to Batman, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Batman (BAL)plane IST - BAL
2. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to Bitlistaxi
5h 32m
₺15,084–40,884
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane SAW - MSR
2. Take the taxi from Muş Airport (MSR) to Bitlistaxi
5h 17m
₺4,888–17,005
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Batman, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Batman (BAL)plane SAW - BAL
2. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to Bitlistaxi
5h 43m
₺7,488–20,905
Fly Istanbul to Siirt Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Siirt Airport (SXZ)plane IST - SXZ
2. Take the taxi from Siirt Airport (SXZ) to Bitlistaxi
5h 17m
₺10,384–24,984
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 SAW - VAN
2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus
8h 1m
₺4,568–17,395
Train
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
2. Take the train from Ankara to Rahovatrain Van Gölü Ekspresi
33h 6m
₺2,787–3,965

Istanbul (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR) flights

18Weekly Planes

2h 5mAverage Duration

₺8,466Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Bitlis.

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Distance: 1,253.8 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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 Koc 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 24h 30m.

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