How to get from Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul
- 1160 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul: bus, train. The two cities are about 1160 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on August 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1160 km
Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bitlis vilayet → GebzebusBest Van Turizm·21h 05m
- 2Gebze → Istanbultrain
Marmaray (TCDD Taşımacılık)·1h 13m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul
Metro Turizm runs about 3 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Turizmbus | 3 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Best Van Turizm, Marmaray (TCDD Taşımacılık); Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul works
Start with a Best Van Turizm bus from Bitlis vilayet to Gebze, about 21h 5m. Transfer in Gebze and continue by Marmaray (TCDD Taşımacılık) train on to Istanbul (1h 13m). In total it's roughly €61 over 22h 38m, 1 transfer.
Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul: common questions
Is there a bus from Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Istanbul from Bitlis vilayet?
About 1160 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Best Van Turizm, Marmaray (TCDD Taşımacılık).
What is the cheapest way to get from Bitlis vilayet to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Best Van Turizm, Marmaray (TCDD Taşımacılık)
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 18 Aug 2026