Antalya to Istanbul Bus

Q: What is the distance between Antalya and Istanbul?

The distance between these two places is a total of 698 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Antalya and Istanbul?

The average travel time between the stations is 12:58 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Antalya to Istanbul?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €24.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Antalya to Istanbul?

The average number of daily departures is 29. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Antalya to Istanbul?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Antalya to Istanbul?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Antalya to Istanbul by bus?

To travel from Antalya to Istanbul by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Antalya to Istanbul?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Antalya?

The earliest is at 00:30 and the latest is at 23:00.

Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Antalya to Istanbul?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Antalya to Istanbul Route Summary

Antalya to Istanbul bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 29 daily bus departures available, including 20 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Antalya bus station at 00:30h, arriving at Istanbul bus station at 11:40h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 10:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Antalya, Turkey

Arrival station and country Istanbul, Turkey

Travel Distance 698 km

Average Trip Duration 12h 58min

Total Departures 29

Popular Operators Metro turizm, FlixBus

Lowest Price €24

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Antalya to Istanbul:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

01:30 Antalya

12h 55min

14:25 İstanbul Avrupa

FlixBus

from 30.99 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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00:30 Antalya

14h 0min

DIRECT

14:30 Istanbul

Istanbul Kalesi

from 30.22 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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02:00 Antalya

15h 0min

DIRECT

17:00 Istanbul

Buzlu

from 32.96 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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07:30 Antalya

14h 0min

DIRECT

21:30 Istanbul

Isparta Petrol

from 29.67 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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18:00 Antalya

12h 55min

06:55 İstanbul Avrupa

FlixBus

from 30.99 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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Getting from Antalya and Istanbul by bus

The shortest travel distance between Antalya and Istanbul is 698 km. The fastest bus 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there are 20 night buses from Antalya to Istanbul. The overnight buses 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

18:00 Antalya

12h 55min

06:55 İstanbul Avrupa

FlixBus

from 30.99 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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21:00 Antalya

12h 40min

09:40 İstanbul Avrupa

FlixBus

from 30.99 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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11:00 Antalya

14h 0min

DIRECT

01:00 Istanbul

Buzlu

from 32.96 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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11:30 Antalya

14h 0min

DIRECT

01:30 Istanbul

Guney Akdeniz Seyahat

from 25 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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15:00 Antalya

15h 0min

DIRECT

06:00 Istanbul

Buzlu

from 32.96 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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Bus companies operating the Antalya to Istanbul route

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Metro turizm

7.1 FlixBus

Istanbul Kalesi

Isparta Petrol

Varan Turizm

Buzlu

Guney Akdeniz Seyahat

Can Istanbul Turizm

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Antalya or Istanbul bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Antalya

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

Istanbul

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €24 (One-Way) or €48 (Return).

Travel reviews for Antalya to Istanbul bus

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