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How to Travel from

Istanbul to Bitlis

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Thirteen ways to Travel from Istanbul to Bitlis

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Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Batman
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$163.04
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Muş
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$163.04
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$456.52

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Batman
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74
Plane from Istanbul to Siirt
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$282.61
Plane from Istanbul to Muş
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Batman
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$315.22
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.78–$228.26

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04
Train from Sivas to Rahova
Ave. Duration:
14h 18m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.41–$1.96

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.39

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Kayaş Çalışkan to Bitlis
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00
Bus from Güroymak bus station to Bitlis
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33
Bus from Van bus station to Bitlis
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Bus from Bursa bus station to Bitlis
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$30.43

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$17.39

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Van
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$42.39
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.70–$15.22

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$128.97

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bitlis is to train and bus which costs $26.09 - $38.04 and takes 23h 15m.

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 19m and costs $92.39 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Bitlis?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Bitlis station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Bitlis bus station via Van bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bitlis?

The distance between Istanbul and Bitlis is 1300 km. The road distance is 1648.6 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 and bus which takes 23h 15m and costs $26.09 - $38.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Istanbul to Bitlis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Bitlis bus from?

Istanbul to Bitlis bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.

Train or bus from Istanbul to Bitlis?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bitlis is to train which takes 24h 11m and costs $26.09 - $38.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Van, which costs $35.87 - $59.78 and takes 26h 15m.

Where does the Istanbul to Bitlis bus arrive?

Istanbul to Bitlis bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Van station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Bitlis?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bitlis is 1649 km. It takes approximately 18h 52m to drive from Istanbul to Bitlis.

Where can I stay near Bitlis?

There are two+ hotels available in Bitlis. Prices start at $18.57 per night.
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