Erbil to Diyarbakir by bus
Erbil to Diyarbakır by bus takes about 9 to 12 hours via Ibrahim Khalil, Silopi and Mardin, making it the shortest Turkish line from Iraqi Kurdistan. Wb3den Transport lists live Turkish-carrier departures; book and pay online.
| Price per seat (from) | 30,000 IQD |
|---|---|
| Journey time | About 9 hours including border processing |
| Departures | Daily Turkish-carrier departures — shown live at search |
| Vehicle | 2+1 coach |
| Pickup point | Erbil main bus terminal |
| Amenities | Wi-Fi, USB ports, screens |
| Payment | Online only (ZainCash or card) |
| Documents | Valid passport + required visa |
About the Erbil to Diyarbakir road
Diyarbakır is the gateway to south-east Türkiye and a hub for cheap domestic flights to Istanbul and Ankara, so many travellers use it as a stopover. Passport and visa required.
Erbil
Erbil (Hawler) is the capital of the Kurdistan Region; its main bus terminal is the departure point for international lines to Türkiye, and cars to Baghdad, Sulaimaniya and Duhok run through the day.
Diyarbakir
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.
Also spelled: Arbil, Hawler, Diyarbakır.
What to expect
The border
All lines cross at Ibrahim Khalil into Silopi; you step off for exit and entry stamps and continue on the same coach. Processing takes one to several hours in peak season.
Documents
A passport valid for at least six months, and a valid Turkish visa or residence permit for Iraqi citizens. A passport number is required for each traveller at booking.
Luggage and the coach
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
Online payment only (ZainCash or card); the Turkish carrier issues the ticket and it reaches you on WhatsApp within minutes. The price shown in dinars is final.
How to book
- Choose “Erbil” and “Diyarbakir”, 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 via ZainCash or card. Your QR ticket arrives instantly and the carrier ticket on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Erbil to Diyarbakır?
About 9 to 12 hours depending on border processing.
How much is the bus from Erbil to Diyarbakır?
Current fares start from 30,000 IQD and change daily.
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