Antalya to Istanbul Bus and Coach

Antalya to Istanbul Istanbul to Antalya

Antalya to Istanbul Route Overview

Antalya to Istanbul bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 29 daily bus departures available, including 20 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Antalya at 00:30h, arriving at Istanbul at 11:40h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 10:30h the following day.
Departure station and country AntalyaTurkey
Arrival station and country IstanbulTurkey
Travel Distance 434 mi
Average Trip Duration 12h 58min
Total Departures 29
Popular Operators Metro turizm, FlixBus
Lowest Price £20
Transportation Options Coach, Plane



Traveling by coach from Antalya to Istanbul

The shortest travel distance between Antalya and Istanbul is 434 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 21:59 has a travel time of 10:56h. The longest travel time on the route is 15:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there are 20 overnight coaches from Antalya to Istanbul. The overnight coaches depart between 11:00 and 23:00 and arrive between 04:10 and 11:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Istanbul:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Antalya to Istanbul route

There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

Metro turizm
7.1 FlixBus
Can Istanbul Turizm

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Antalya or Istanbul coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Antalya

You can see information about the departure station and stops Antalya here

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  Istanbul

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Istanbul here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £20 (One-Way) or £40 (Return).

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