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Istanbul Modern
Türkiye’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art on the Karaköy waterfront, known for major Turkish and international exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 11 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Denizli to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Denizli to Istanbul will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 6 buses that leave Denizli for Istanbul on Sat, Jun 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 360 km distance in an average of 10 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 10 h 40 m 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 Denizli to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Denizli to Istanbul:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denizli to Istanbul costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $132 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95 (€77). The journey takes 9h 47m versus 6h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Denizli to Istanbul buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:00 PM Denizli, Bus Station | 9h40 | 8:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Denizli, Bus Station | 10h00 | 9:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Denizli, Bus Station | 10h25 | 11:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Denizli, Bus Station | 10h40 | 11:40 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Denizli, Bus Station | 10h10 | 7:10 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Denizli, Bus Station | 10h45 | 7:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Denizli to Istanbul run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 223 miles (360 km) distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 223 miles (360 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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