The average bus between Istanbul and Antalya takes 16h 45m and the fastest bus takes 12h. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul to Antalya. 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 4 times a day between Istanbul and Antalya. The earliest departure is at 5:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Antalya at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Antalya? 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 Istanbul to Antalya. However, there are services departing from Istanbul station and arriving at Antalya station via Bucak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
Istanbul to Antalya bus services, operated by Güney Akdeniz Seyahat, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Antalya bus services, operated by Güney Akdeniz Seyahat, arrive at Antalya station.
Book your Istanbul to Antalya bus tickets online with Güney Akdeniz Seyahat and Pamukkale Turizm.
The distance between Istanbul and Antalya is 480.8 km. The road distance is 663 km.
You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Antalya via Bucak in around 11h 48m.