The average bus between Antalya and Istanbul takes 11h 38m and the fastest bus takes 10h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Antalya to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Antalya and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Antalya is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Antalya to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Antalya station and arriving at Istanbul station via İstanbul Dudullu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
Antalya to Istanbul bus services, operated by Alanyalılar Turizm, depart from Antalya station.
Antalya to Istanbul bus services, operated by Alanyalılar Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Dudullu station.
Book your Antalya to Istanbul bus tickets online with Alanyalılar Turizm, Kanberoğlu Turizm and 3 other operators.
The distance between Antalya and Istanbul is 480.8 km. The road distance is 711 km.
Antalya Net Seyahat operates a bus from Antalya to İstanbul Dudullu 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,200 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.