Bus Van to Istanbul: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Van to Istanbul

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Van to Istanbul from various bus operators like Metro Turizm, Best Van Turizm or Vangolu Turizm for the next days.

today

$67

tomorrow

$76

Sunday

Monday

$79

Tuesday

$78

Wednesday

$78

Thursday

$78

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Öz Erciş Seyahat	27h 0m	9:00 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Öz Erciş Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/12/2026 9:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/13/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
Metro Turizm	24h 30m	9:30 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/12/2026 9:30:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/13/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
Metro Turizm	25h 30m	3:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/12/2026 3:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/13/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
Best Van Turizm	28h 0m	10:00 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Best Van Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/12/2026 10:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/13/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
Best Van Turizm	27h 0m	4:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Best Van Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/12/2026 4:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/13/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	25h 30m	3:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/13/2026 3:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/14/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
Metro Turizm	23h 15m	9:30 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/13/2026 9:30:00 AM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/14/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Metro Turizm	24h 0m	3:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/13/2026 3:00:00 PM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/14/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
Best Van Turizm	27h 0m	4:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from Best Van Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/13/2026 4:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/14/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	24h 30m	9:30 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 9:30:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/16/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
Metro Turizm	25h 30m	3:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 3:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/16/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
Metro Turizm	24h 15m	9:30 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$79	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 9:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/16/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
Best Van Turizm	28h 0m	10:00 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Best Van Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 10:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/16/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
Best Van Turizm	28h 0m	1:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Best Van Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 1:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/16/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	24h 30m	9:30 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 9:30:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/17/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
Metro Turizm	25h 30m	3:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 3:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
Metro Turizm	24h 15m	9:30 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 9:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/17/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
Van Kalesi	27h 0m	2:55 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$88	A Bus from Van Kalesi goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 2:55:00 PM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/17/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
Van Kalesi	26h 0m	2:55 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	4:55 PM	Istanbul	Sultanbeyli Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from Van Kalesi goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 2:55:00 PM to Sultanbeyli Bus Stop, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Metro Turizm	23h 15m	9:30 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station		Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/17/2026 9:30:00 AM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/18/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
	Metro Turizm	24h 0m	3:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station		Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/17/2026 3:00:00 PM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/18/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	23h 15m	9:30 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 9:30:00 AM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/19/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Metro Turizm	24h 0m	3:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 3:00:00 PM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/19/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
Vangolu Turizm	28h 0m	10:00 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Vangolu Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 10:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/19/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
Vangolu Turizm	26h 0m	10:00 AM	Van	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Sultanbeyli Bus Stop	Economy	$87	A Bus from Vangolu Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 10:00:00 AM to Sultanbeyli Bus Stop, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/19/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
Best Van Turizm	28h 0m	1:00 PM	Van	Central Bus Station	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Best Van Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Van (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 1:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 6/19/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Van to Istanbul is $65 on 6/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Van and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Van and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Van to Istanbul. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Van and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 43 buses from Van to Istanbul, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Van and Istanbul, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Van to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Metro Turizm, Best Van Turizm and Vangolu Turizm that travel 13 times every day by bus from Van to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Van to Istanbul starting from $65!

Cheapest Bus	$65
Fastest Bus	23h 15m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	783.3 miles
Bus Companies	Metro Turizm, Best Van Turizm, Vangolu Turizm, Van Kalesi and Öz Erciş Seyahat

Cheapest bus connections from Van to Istanbul

Every day, 13 buses from 5 bus companies leave Van for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/12/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/07

Monday 06/08

Tuesday 06/09

Wednesday 06/10

Thursday 06/11

Friday 06/12

$67

Saturday 06/13

$74

Sunday 06/14

$74

Monday 06/15

$79

Tuesday 06/16

$78

Wednesday 06/17

$78

Thursday 06/18

$74

Friday 06/19

$74

Saturday 06/20

$74

Sunday 06/21

$78

Monday 06/22

$74

Tuesday 06/23

$76

Wednesday 06/24

$78

Thursday 06/25

$74

Friday 06/26

$74

Saturday 06/27

$65

Sunday 06/28

$74

Monday 06/29

$74

Tuesday 06/30

$79

Wednesday 07/01

$78

Thursday 07/02

$78

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

The cheapest time to travel from Van to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Van to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $65, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Van to Istanbul. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $77.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Van to Istanbul, with $67. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $77.

How to save money travelling from Van to Istanbul

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Van to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Van to Istanbul, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Van to Istanbul are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Van to Istanbul

These are the most booked bus companies between Van to Istanbul from our users.

Metro Turizm from Van to Istanbul

Here you will find the key facts about the Metro Turizm bus route Van to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price	$76
Fastest Bus	23h 15m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	3:00 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	6/12/2026

Best Van Turizm from Van to Istanbul

Here you will find the key facts about the Best Van Turizm bus route Van to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price	$87
Fastest Bus	27h 0m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	6/9/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Van - Istanbul

Burak , 8/2/2025

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Tuncay demirkol, 1/11/2025

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Adnan, 1/11/2025

Kaptan ve muavinden çok memnun kaldım güzel bir yolculuktu muavin arkadaşimiz Tuncay demirkola çok teşekkür ederiz

All bus stations and stops in Van and Istanbul

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Van and Istanbul.

Central Bus Station

Özalp Yolu 1

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Van to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Van to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Van to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Van to Istanbul bus

How much does a Van Istanbul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $65 and takes 27h 0m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Van to Istanbul?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $65 and $88. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

On average, how many connections are available from Van to Istanbul each day?

Every day, the Van to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Van to Istanbul take?

The fastest bus from Van to Istanbul is offered by Metro Turizm and takes 23h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $78. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Van to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Van starts at 9:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Van to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Van for Istanbul starts at 5:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Van Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Van to Istanbul, passengers can travel with Metro Turizm, Best Van Turizm and Vangolu Turizm. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Van and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Van and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Metro Turizm, Best Van Turizm and Vangolu Turizm.

What can I take with me on the Van to Istanbul bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Van Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Van Istanbul bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Van to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Van to Istanbul?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 13 daily trips between Van and Istanbul. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Van to Istanbul?

Prices and availability for 13 trips between Van and Istanbul change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Van to Istanbul

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Van and to Istanbul

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Van and to Istanbul. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!