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Trip Overview

The average bus between Muğla and Istanbul takes 10h 31m and the fastest bus takes 9h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Muğla 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.

10h 31m
Duration
691 km
Distance
₺1,800
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Muğla to Istanbul bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Muğla and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Muğla is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 8:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Muğla 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.

Map of how to get from Muğla to Istanbul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 691.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Muğla, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Muğla to İstanbul Esenler every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Metro Turizm also services this route 3 times a day.

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