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How to get fromBodrum Castle to Istanbulby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bodrum Castle to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bodrum Torba Otogar to Milas - Bodrum Havaalanıbus bus
    2. Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane BJV - IST
    3. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 7m
    ₺11,185–20,296

  2. Bus via Bodrum bus station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3401
    11h 47m
    ₺931–2,142

  3. Drive 671.8 km

    1. Drive from Bodrum Castle to Istanbulcar car 671.8 km
    6h 40m
    ₺3,735–5,395

  4. Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train

    1. Take the bus from Bodrum Torba Otogar to Milas - Bodrum Havaalanıbus bus
    2. Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane BJV - SAW
    3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain train
    5h 24m
    ₺1,788–6,819

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    12h 13m
    ₺1,400–2,200

Bodrum Castle to Istanbul by foot and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Bodrum Castle, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Bodrum bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺900–1,300 and the journey takes 11h. Four other operators also service this route.

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