The average bus between Istanbul and Demre takes 16h 20m and the fastest bus takes 14h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul to Demre. 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 5 times a day between Istanbul and Demre. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Demre at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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14h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Istanbul to Demre? 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 Demre. However, there are services departing from Istanbul station and arriving at Demre station via Antalya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
Istanbul to Demre bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
Istanbul to Demre bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Demre station.
The distance between Istanbul and Demre is 537.9 km. The road distance is 855 km.
You can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Demre via Antalya in around 13h 52m.