The average bus between Demre and Istanbul takes 15h 9m and the fastest bus takes 14h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Demre 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 twice daily between Demre and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Demre is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 45m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Demre 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 Demre to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Demre station and arriving at Istanbul station via İstanbul Esenler bus station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
Demre to Istanbul bus services, operated by Bati Antalya Tur, depart from Finike bus station.
Demre to Istanbul bus services, operated by Bati Antalya Tur, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
The distance between Demre and Istanbul is 537.9 km. The road distance is 867 km.
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Finike bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.