- Must visit
Topkapı Palace Museum
Former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and sacred relics; one of the city’s essential historical museum visits.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
12 h 49 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
481 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antalya to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antalya to Istanbul will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 16 buses that leave Antalya for Istanbul on Fri, Jun 19, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 481 km distance in an average of 12 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 13 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antalya to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price |
12h 14m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antalya to Istanbul:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antalya to Istanbul costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 13h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Antalya to Istanbul buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:00 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h45 | 9:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h25 | 9:25 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:01 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h24 | 2:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:01 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h44 | 2:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h05 | 6:35 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 12h50 | 6:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 12h55 | 7:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h15 | 8:15 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h10 | 9:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h30 | 10:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h00 | 11:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 12h40 | 10:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 12h40 | 12:10 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h00 | 12:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h10 | 7:10 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h30 | 7:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Antalya to Istanbul run on average 19 times per day, taking around 11h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 298 miles (481 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 298 miles (481 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and sacred relics; one of the city’s essential historical museum visits.
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Redeveloped waterfront promenade with Bosphorus views, public art, and strong social-media popularity.
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