Erbil to Mardin by bus
Erbil to Mardin by bus takes about 6 hours via the Ibrahim Khalil crossing, Silopi, Cizre and Nusaybin. Mardin is the closest Turkish tourist city to Iraq, and live Turkish-carrier departures are listed on Wb3den Transport from 34,000 IQD per seat.
| Price per seat (from) | 34,000 IQD |
|---|---|
| Journey time | About 6 hours including border processing |
| Departures | Daily Turkish-carrier departures — shown live at search |
| Vehicle | 2+1 coach |
| Pickup point | Erbil main bus terminal |
| Payment | Online only (ZainCash or card) |
| Documents | Valid passport + required visa (check the current rule) |
About the Erbil to Mardin road
Mardin is a popular weekend trip from the Kurdistan Region: a stone-built old town, bazaars, the Deyrulzafaran monastery, and an airport (MQM) with cheap domestic flights to Istanbul and Ankara. Coaches arrive at the new Mardin terminal outside the old city.
A valid passport and a Turkish visa or residence permit for Iraqi citizens. Payment is online only and the ticket arrives on WhatsApp.
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.
Mardin
Mardin is a historic hillside city overlooking the Mesopotamian plain and the closest Turkish tourist city to the Ibrahim Khalil crossing (about 4 hours from Zakho).
Also spelled: Arbil, Hawler, Mêrdîn.
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 “Erbil” and “Mardin”, 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 Erbil to Mardin?
Yes. 2+1 coaches of Turkish carriers are listed live on Wb3den Transport and bookable online from 34,000 IQD per seat.
Is there a bus from Erbil to Mardin?
Yes. Turkish-carrier departures are listed live on Wb3den Transport and bookable online from 34,000 IQD per seat.
How long is Erbil to Mardin?
About 6 hours including border processing.
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