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Afyonkarahisar to Istanbul Bus Schedule
Bus from Afyonkarahisar to Istanbul: Journey Information
There are 16 intercity buses per day from Afyonkarahisar to Istanbul. Traveling by bus from Afyonkarahisar to Istanbul usually takes around 8 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 8 hours,
| Distance | 176 mi (284 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $23.03 |
| Trips per day | 16 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Afyonkarahisar to Istanbul?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Afyonkarahisar 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 | 16 | 8h 30m | $28.54 |
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 16 trips from Afyonkarahisar to Istanbul, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 30 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 Afyonkarahisar to Istanbul
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 176 miles from Afyonkarahisar to Istanbul. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours. 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Istanbul. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Afyonkarahisar to Istanbul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Afyonkarahisar?
Main departure station: Afyon Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Afyonkarahisar.
All bus stations in Afyonkarahisar:
Afyon Bus Station
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.
All bus stations in Istanbul:
Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı
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