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Compare bus and flight for Istanbul to Bodrum
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Bodrum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 26m. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Istanbul to Bodrum:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Bodrum costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Bodrum take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Bodrum
How to get from Istanbul to Bodrum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to Bodrum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:05 PM10h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı8:30 AMBodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:05 PM10h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı8:30 AMBodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TK25026:35 AM1h10Istanbul Airport7:45 AMMilas Bodrum Airport$2751One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus9:45 PM10h45Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)8:30 AMBodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 PM11h04İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı10:39 AMBodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 AM11h05İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:25 PMBodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba)$481One-way0 transfers
PC42867:00 PM1h15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport8:15 PMMilas Bodrum Airport$491One-way0 transfers
PC22668:55 PM1h15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport10:10 PMMilas Bodrum Airport$501One-way0 transfers
PC22546:35 PM1h15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport7:50 PMMilas Bodrum Airport$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Bodrum:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Bodrum costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Bodrum take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Bodrum as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Milas Bodrum Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Bodrum, Yeni Otogar (Torba).
- Travel with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines to go to Bodrum by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale to go to Bodrum by bus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale.
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