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Antalya to Istanbul Bus Schedule
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul: Journey Information
There are 20 intercity buses per day from Antalya to Istanbul. Traveling by bus from Antalya to Istanbul usually takes around 13 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 299 mi (481 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 40m |
| Cheapest price | US$24.74 |
| Trips per day | 20 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Antalya to Istanbul?
Bus tickets for a trip from Antalya to Istanbul cost US$24.92 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price
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What bus companies travel from Antalya to Istanbul?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Antalya to Istanbul. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 20 | 13h 26m | US$26.90 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 20 trips from Antalya to Istanbul, and usually makes the trip in about 13 hours and 26 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Antalya to Istanbul
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 481 kilometers from Antalya to Istanbul. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Istanbul, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Antalya to Istanbul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Antalya?
Main departure station: Büyükşehir Otobüs Terminali No:28-56
Most buses depart from the main station in Antalya.
All bus stations in Antalya:
Büyükşehir Otobüs Terminali No:28-56
Where does the bus arrive in Istanbul?
Main arrival station: Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Istanbul.
Bus stations in Istanbul:
Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı
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