There are 6 ways to get from Bodrum Castle to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul (IST)BJV - IST
4h 45m₺11,808–13,208Bus via Imam Hatip
cheapest- Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationFlixBus KK3401
11h 21m₺987–1,392Bus
- Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenler
11h 13m₺1,200–1,700Drive 671.8 km
- Drive from Bodrum Castle to Istanbul671.8 km
6h 39m₺3,321–4,797Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BJV - SAW
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
5h 22m₺1,321–9,229Bus via İstanbul Dudullu
- Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Dudullu
12h 20m₺1,558–1,788
Bodrum Castle to Istanbul by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bodrum Castle to Istanbul is to bus via Imam Hatip which costs 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺ and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Bodrum Castle to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bodrum and arriving at İstanbul Esenler. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Bodrum Castle and Istanbul is 534 km. The road distance is 671.8 km.
The best way to get from Bodrum Castle to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Bodrum Castle to Istanbul, including transfers.
Bodrum Castle to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale, depart from Bodrum station.
The best way to get from Bodrum Castle to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 11h 13m.
Bodrum Castle to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bodrum Castle to Istanbul is 672 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Bodrum Castle to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Bodrum Castle, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Pamukkale operates a bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenler 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–13,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,500–11,500
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–7,500
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Bodrum bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- iletisim@uludagturizm.com.tr
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- website@kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
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