Silifke to Istanbul by bus
Istanbul lies 673 km (418 mi) north-west of Silifke, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 19 min including stops, over roughly 821 km (510 mi) of road.
| Silifke | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 132,665 | 15.7 million |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book buses from Silifke to Istanbul
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Staying in Istanbul
Our booking partner lists 7,063+ places to stay in Istanbul (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (264), and 148 are five-star. Across 860 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 1,170,336 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Istanbul from Silifke?
673 km (418 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Silifke; by road roughly 821 km (510 mi).
How long does it take to get from Silifke to Istanbul by bus?
About 12 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Silifke and Istanbul?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Istanbul?
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Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.