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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Bitlis by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Batman, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Batman (BAL)plane plane IST - BAL
    3. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to Bitlistaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    ₺15,138–17,080

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0122B
    24h 30m
    ₺1,800–2,600

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Rahovatrain train Van Gölü Ekspresi
    24h 39m
    ₺2,555–3,923

  4. Drive 1,378.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Bitliscar car 1,378.3 km
    18h 16m
    ₺6,940–10,024

  5. 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 42m
    ₺6,913–20,820

  6. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Siirt Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Siirt Airport (SXZ)plane plane IST - SXZ
    3. Take the taxi from Siirt Airport (SXZ) to Bitlistaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    ₺10,438–22,180

  7. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane plane SAW - MSR
    2. Take the bus from Muş bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus bus
    6h 22m
    ₺3,103–14,900

  8. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Muş Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane plane IST - MSR
    3. Take the bus from Muş bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus bus
    6h 35m
    ₺8,828–20,160

  9. 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
    7h 37m
    ₺4,973–16,770

Istanbul to Bitlis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,800Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bitlis bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,800–2,600 and the journey takes 24h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Bitlis via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Sivas, and Rahova in around 24h 39m.

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