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Bus from Istanbul to Antalya: Journey Information
There are 38 intercity buses per day from Istanbul to Antalya. Traveling by bus from Istanbul to Antalya usually takes around 12 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 10 minutes.
Distance | 299 mi (481 km) |
Shortest duration | 10h 10m |
Cheapest price | $28.81 |
Trips per day | 38 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Istanbul to Antalya?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Istanbul to Antalya. 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 | 38 | 12h 48m | $36.10 |
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 38 trips from Istanbul to Antalya, and usually makes the trip in about 12 hours and 48 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 Istanbul to Antalya
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 299 miles from Istanbul to Antalya. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 10 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Antalya. 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Istanbul to Antalya, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Istanbul?
Main departure station: Dudullu Bus Sta
Buses to Antalya leave from 3 stations in Istanbul.
All bus stations in Istanbul:
Dudullu Bus Sta
Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı
Alibeykoy
Where does the bus arrive in Antalya?
Main arrival station: Büyükşehir Otobüs Terminali No:28-56
All buses from Istanbul arrive at one main station in Antalya.
All bus stations in Antalya:
Büyükşehir Otobüs Terminali No:28-56
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