The average bus between Antalya and Istanbul takes 14h 45m and the fastest bus takes 11h 30m. 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 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Antalya is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Antalya to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Antalya to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Antalya station and arriving at Istanbul station via Bucak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
Antalya to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Antalya station.
Antalya to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Book your Antalya to Istanbul bus tickets online with Pamukkale Turizm, Güney Akdeniz Seyahat and Balikesir Uludağ.
The distance between Antalya and Istanbul is 480.8 km. The road distance is 682 km.
You can take a bus from Antalya to İstanbul Esenler via Bucak in around 11h 30m.