How to get from Sinop to Istanbul
- 517 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 24 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Sinop to Istanbul: bus. The two cities are about 517 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 24 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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517 km
Sinop to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Sinop → İstanbul Dudullubus
Metro Turizm·11h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Sinop to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 17:30 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 17:30 | 20:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 6 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 17:30
- 20:30
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 Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sinop to Istanbul works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Sinop to İstanbul Dudullu, about 11h. In total it's roughly €43 over 11h, direct, no transfers.
Sinop to Istanbul: common questions
When is the first bus from Sinop to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 17:30 and the last at 20:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Sinop to Istanbul?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 17:30 and 20:30.
How far is Istanbul from Sinop?
About 517 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Sinop to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sinop 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: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026