Eastern Anatolia Region

Istanbul – Muş Coach and Minibus Hire

Group travel by chauffeured VIP minibus, midibus and coach from all 39 districts of Istanbul to Muş. The distance is about 1,297 km and the journey takes about 21 h 15 min including compulsory breaks.

Known for the endemic Muş tulip and the Battle of Manzikert site; group journeys are planned for the Manzikert Victory commemorations on 26 August.

Istanbul – Muş distance and journey time

From the European Side (Şişli/Mecidiyeköy)1,302 km
From the Asian Side (Kadıköy)1,297 km
Driving time by carabout 15 h 45 min
Driving time by minibus / coachabout 18 h 15 min
Journey including compulsory breaksabout 21 h 15 min
Driver planovernight plan recommended

Even with two drivers this is a very long journey; an overnight stop on the way (a two-day plan) or a rest day on arrival is recommended. Under the regulations, drivers of passenger vehicles may not drive for more than 4.5 hours without a break or more than 9 hours in total within 24 hours; after 4.5 hours of driving, a break of at least 45 minutes is taken. Because of the speed limits for coaches and minibuses of 100 km/h on motorways and 90 km/h on dual carriageways, journey times are longer than by car.

Day trip or overnight stay?

As the return driving time exceeds the driver’s legal daily limit of 9 hours, a programme with at least one overnight stay is recommended instead of a day trip. On overnight tours, the vehicle and driver can stay with your group throughout the programme.

Departure points

Our vehicle picks up your group from any of Istanbul’s 39 districts, from several points if needed. When departing from outlying districts such as Silivri, Çatalca, Şile or Tuzla, the distance may differ by a few dozen kilometres; the quote is prepared according to your departure address. Istanbul districts and other provinces

Frequently planned routes

  • Istanbul – Muş one-way or return
  • Muş overnight group tour (vehicle and driver throughout the programme)

Frequently asked questions

How many hours does it take from Istanbul to Muş by minibus or coach?
The road of about 1,297 km takes about 21 h 15 min, given the speed limits for coaches and minibuses and compulsory breaks. Traffic, weather and break preferences can change the duration.
Can a group day trip from Istanbul to Muş be organised?
As the return driving time exceeds the driver’s legal daily limit, we recommend a programme with at least one overnight stay.
How is the price for a journey to Muş determined?
The price is calculated based on the vehicle type and capacity, total mileage, whether it is one-way or return, overnight stays and waiting time, bridge and motorway tolls and the driver’s accommodation. When you fill in the quote form, you receive a price tailored to you.

Distances and travel times are approximate values calculated with OpenStreetMap data; actual times vary with the pick-up address, traffic, weather and breaks.

Let’s plan your journey together

Share the date, number of passengers and route, and we will prepare a quote with a suitable vehicle option.