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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Istanbul to Van. Traveling by bus from Istanbul to Van usually takes around 25 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 24 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 783 mi (1260 km) |
Shortest duration | 24h 30m |
Cheapest price | $52.12 |
Trips per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Istanbul to Van?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Istanbul to Van. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3 | 1d 1h 33m | $52.12 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 3 trips from Istanbul to Van, and usually makes the trip in about 25 hours and 33 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 25 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 1260 kilometers from Istanbul to Van. However, the fastest bus only takes 24 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Van at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week."
The first bus leaves at 3:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Istanbul to Van, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Istanbul?
Main departure station: Dudullu Bus Sta
Buses to Van leave from 3 stations in Istanbul.
All bus stations in Istanbul:
Dudullu Bus Sta
Alibeykoy
Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı
Where does the bus arrive in Van?
Main arrival station: İstasyon Mahallesi Özalp Yolu Caddesi
All buses from Istanbul arrive at one main station in Van.
Bus stations in Van:
İstasyon Mahallesi Özalp Yolu Caddesi
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