Diyarbakır to Duhok by bus
Diyarbakır to Duhok by bus takes about 4 hours across south-east Türkiye to Silopi and the Ibrahim Khalil crossing at Zakho. Live departures of Turkish carriers are listed on Wb3den Transport from 35,500 IQD per seat, booked online in dinars with the ticket sent on WhatsApp within 30 minutes.
| Price per seat (from) | 35,500 IQD |
|---|---|
| Journey time | About 4 hours including border processing |
| Departures | Daily Turkish-carrier departures — shown live at search |
| Vehicle | 2+1 coach |
| Pickup point | Diyarbakır main bus terminal |
| Amenities | screens, USB ports, Wi-Fi on most Turkish-carrier coaches |
| Payment | Online only (ZainCash or card) |
| Documents | Valid passport + required visa (check the current rule) |
About the Diyarbakır to Duhok road
Modern 2+1 coaches leave Diyarbakır's main terminal and, after exit and entry stamps at the crossing, continue to Duhok. A valid passport for every traveller; Iraqi citizens returning home need only their passport, while other nationalities should check Iraq or Kurdistan Region entry rules.
Fares are converted from lira to dinars at the current rate plus a fixed service fee; payment is online only (ZainCash or card). Times and prices change daily, so search your date.
Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır is the main city of south-east Türkiye on the Tigris, the closest large Turkish city to the Iraqi border, with cheap domestic flights from its airport.
Duhok
Duhok sits in the mountains of Iraq's far north near the Ibrahim Khalil crossing, the last stop before the Turkish border and a summer destination.
Also spelled: Diyarbakir, Dohuk.
What to expect
The border
All lines cross between Ibrahim Khalil (Zakho) and Silopi; you step off for exit and entry stamps and on most services continue on the same coach. Processing takes one to several hours in peak season.
Documents
A passport valid for at least six months. Iraqi citizens entering Türkiye need a valid Turkish visa or residence permit; non-Iraqis entering Iraq need an Iraq or Kurdistan Region visa depending on nationality. A passport number is required for each traveller at booking.
Luggage and the coach
Mostly 2+1 coaches with wide seats, one large bag in the hold and a hand bag inside, meal stops on the way, Wi-Fi and screens on most coaches.
Payment and ticket
Turkish-carrier departures are paid online only (ZainCash or card); the carrier issues the ticket and it reaches you on WhatsApp within 30 minutes of payment. VIP coaches listed by local operators follow the payment options shown on the trip. The price shown in dinars is final.
How to book
- Choose “Diyarbakır” and “Duhok”, the date and passenger count on the search page.
- Compare trips by time, price, vehicle and free seats; Turkish-carrier departures appear live at a final price in dinars.
- Pick your seat on the vehicle map.
- Enter your name and phone, and passport details for each traveller.
- Pay online only (ZainCash or card). You get a payment confirmation immediately and the Turkish carrier's ticket on WhatsApp within 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a bus from Diyarbakır to Duhok?
Yes. 2+1 coaches of Turkish carriers are listed live on Wb3den Transport and bookable online from 35,500 IQD per seat.
How long is Diyarbakır to Duhok by bus?
About 4 hours including border processing.
How much is the bus from Diyarbakır to Duhok?
From 35,500 IQD per seat; fares change daily with the exchange rate.
Where does the bus leave from in Diyarbakır?
From Diyarbakır's main terminal; the exact platform is shown on the trip details and the ticket.
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