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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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$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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How to get from Bodrum to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bodrum to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PC22439:00 AM1h20Milas Bodrum Airport10:20 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$461One-way0 transfers
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PC22439:00 AM1h20Milas Bodrum Airport10:20 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$461One-way0 transfers
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PC22439:00 AM1h20Milas Bodrum Airport10:20 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:00 AM10h55Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)8:55 PMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM11h30Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)9:30 PMIstanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 PM10h15Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)6:15 AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı$501One-way0 transfers
PC224512:35 PM1h20Milas Bodrum Airport1:55 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$461One-way0 transfers
PC22557:15 PM1h20Milas Bodrum Airport8:35 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$461One-way0 transfers
PC22656:25 AM1h20Milas Bodrum Airport7:45 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bodrum to Istanbul:
A flight is $9 (€7) 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 Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet to go to Istanbul by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Pamukkale to go to Istanbul by bus.
- 15 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Pamukkale.
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