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How to get from Bodrum to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bodrum to Istanbul is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bodrum to Istanbul
Travel to Istanbul easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bodrum to Istanbul.
There are 2 ways to get from Bodrum to Istanbul: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Istanbul from Bodrum is a flight with an average price of $26 (€24).
This is compared to other travel options from Bodrum to Istanbul:
A flight is $13 (€12) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $39 (€35) from Bodrum to Istanbul.
The fastest way to get to Istanbul from Bodrum is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes 9 h 9 min on average.
The Bodrum to Istanbul distance is around 286 miles (461 km).
The average frequency per day from Bodrum to Istanbul is:
- 16 buses per day.
- 16 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Istanbul from Bodrum as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bodrum to Istanbul:
- Buses from Bodrum to Istanbul most often leave from Bodrum, Otogarı and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
- Flights mostly depart from Milas Bodrum Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Bodrum to Istanbul:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Istanbul. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Bodrum to Istanbul tickets on Omio for $39 (€35).
- Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines can get you to Istanbul by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Pegasus Airlines from Bodrum to Istanbul for $26 (€24) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bodrum to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 16 direct buses a day to Istanbul with FlixBus.
- You'll find 14 direct flights a day to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines.
Direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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