Gaziantep to Şanlıurfa by bus
Şanlıurfa lies 126 km (78 mi) east of Gaziantep, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 153 km (95 mi) of road.
| Gaziantep | Şanlıurfa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 2.2 million | 449,549 |
| Elevation | 842 m (2,762 ft) | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book buses from Gaziantep to Şanlıurfa
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Şanlıurfa
Live rooms and prices for Şanlıurfa are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Şanlıurfa
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Şanlıurfa from Gaziantep?
126 km (78 mi) in a straight line, east of Gaziantep; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gaziantep to Şanlıurfa by bus?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.