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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 an average ticket price of CHF44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF44, while a flight costs an average of CHF63.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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CHF63 Average price | CHF44 Average price Cheapest | CHF128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Bodrum to Istanbul:
A bus is CHF19 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bodrum to Istanbul costing on average CHF63.
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 2m.
You'll arrive about 5h 54m sooner (1h 24m by flight vs 7h 18m by car) and save roughly CHF65 compared to fuel and tolls (CHF63 vs CHF128). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Bodrum to Istanbul
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:00 PM10h15Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)6:15 AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep OtogarıCHF391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 PM10h15Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)6:15 AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep OtogarıCHF391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- PC22613:30 AM1h20Milas Bodrum Airport4:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International AirportCHF711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus11:30 PM10h25Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)9:55 AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep OtogarıCHF391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 PM10h35Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)6:35 AMIstanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)CHF391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM11h00Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)10:30 AMIstanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)CHF391One-way0 transfers
- PC22656:35 AM1h20Milas Bodrum Airport7:55 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International AirportCHF721One-way0 transfers
TK25293:55 AM1h25Milas Bodrum Airport5:20 AMIstanbul AirportCHF861One-way0 transfers- PC22439:15 AM1h20Milas Bodrum Airport10:35 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International AirportCHF871One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bodrum to Istanbul:
A bus is CHF19 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bodrum to Istanbul costing on average CHF63.
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 2m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı.
- Travel with FlixBus, Pamukkale to go to Istanbul by bus.
- Travel with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, AJet to go to Istanbul by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Pamukkale.
- 15 direct flights per day with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
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