obilet

Name: obilet
Brand: obilet

Up to date as of October 13, 2026

obilet is a Turkish ticket comparison site and app where travellers find and buy intercity bus tickets from many bus companies, choose a seat and pay online, with an English interface.

What it helps with

Intercity bus tickets across Türkiyeobilet compares departures, prices and seats from many Turkish bus companies on one screen, so you do not need each company’s website.
Choosing a seat in advanceThe seat map shows free seats for each bus before payment, useful on long overnight routes.
Booking in English with a foreign passportThe service works in English, and non-citizens select the non-citizen option and enter passport and nationality details.

About obilet

obilet is a Turkish travel booking platform best known for intercity bus tickets, and its app also lists flights and trains. It compares departure times, prices and seat availability from many bus companies, so a whole route can be compared in one search. The service has an English version, and non-citizens book by selecting the non-citizen option and entering passport and nationality details. Tickets are paid online by bank card.

Key Features

Many bus companies: Departures from different operators are shown side by side.
Seat map: Free seats are shown before payment.
English version: Search and booking work in English.
Passport booking: Foreigners book without a Turkish ID number.

How to Get Started

Open obilet.com or install the obilet app.
Enter departure and arrival cities and the travel date.
Compare companies, times and prices, then pick a seat.
Enter passport details, pay by card and save the ticket.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Carry the same passport you entered when booking: bus staff may check the name and document against the ticket.
Payment: A supported card network does not guarantee that a foreign card passes the bank’s security check; keep 3D Secure confirmation and a backup card ready.
Good to know: Check the departure terminal on the ticket: large cities have several bus stations, and Istanbul buses leave from both the European and Asian sides.

Foreign card OK

English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does obilet work with a foreign bank card in Turkey?: Yes — obilet accepts foreign-issued cards in Turkey.
Is obilet available in English?: Yes, obilet has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use obilet?: No, an international phone number generally works for obilet.
Do I need local ID or residency for obilet?: No, obilet doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use obilet?: Web · iOS · Android
How much does obilet cost?: Bus fares set by each bus company; compared and paid online by card