There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Muş by plane, 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 from Istanbul
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR)IST - MSR
2h 56m₺10,189–22,052Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Muş bus stationFlixBus KK0122B
23h 24m₺1,700–2,500Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to SivasYht
- Take the train from Sivas to MuşVan Gölü Ekspresi
22h 25m₺1,965–3,223Drive 1,299.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Muş1,299.5 km
17h 8m₺6,453–9,321Train to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Muş Airport (MSR)SAW - MSR
4h 28m₺2,673–12,620Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to AnkaraYht / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to MuşVan Gölü Ekspresi
31h 11m₺1,865–3,123
Istanbul to Muş by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Muş is to bus which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 23h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Muş is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Muş bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Muş. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Muş via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
The distance between Istanbul and Muş is 1188 km. The road distance is 1299.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Muş without a car is to train via Sivas which takes 22h 25m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Istanbul to Muş, including transfers.
Istanbul to Muş bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Muş train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Muş is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 22h 25m, you could also bus, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 23h 24m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Muş, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Muş Airport (MSR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Muş via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas in around 22h 25m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Muş Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–20,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–15,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Muş
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Muş
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Muş bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Muş bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Muş bus station.
Istanbul to Muş train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Muş is 1300 km. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Istanbul to Muş.
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