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Compare bus and flight for Bodrum to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bodrum to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus |
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$55 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bodrum to Istanbul:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bodrum to Istanbul costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bodrum and Istanbul as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milas Bodrum Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba) and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
- Travel with FlixBus, Pamukkale to go to Istanbul by bus.
- Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet to go to Istanbul by flight.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Pamukkale.
- 15 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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