Istanbul to Bitlis bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 10:30h, arriving at Bitlis at 11:30h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 10:50h, arriving at 11:30h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Bitlis is 1024 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 10:50 has a travel time of 24:40h.
The longest travel time on the route is 25:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bitlis earlier, there
are 2 overnight coaches from Istanbul to Bitlis.
The overnight coaches depart between 10:30 and 10:50 and arrive at 11:30
the following day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 17:26, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Bitlis route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1337 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 1337 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Istanbul to Bitlis. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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