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How to get fromIstanbul to Bodrum Castleby train, plane, bus, car, or rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Bodrum Castle by train, plane, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Milas–Bodrum Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesmetrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV)plane plane SAW - BJV
    4. Take the bus from Milas - Bodrum Havaalanı to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus bus
    5h 18m
    ₺1,898–6,920

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Bodrumrideshare rideshare 676.4 km
    12h 3m
    ₺932

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Bodrumbus bus
    10h 33m
    ₺1,400–2,200

  4. Drive  676.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Bodrum Castlecar car 676.3 km
    6h 39m
    ₺3,889–5,617

  5. Metro to Istanbul, fly to Milas–Bodrum Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV)plane plane IST - BJV
    3. Take the bus from Milas - Bodrum Havaalanı to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus bus
    5h 3m
    ₺12,194–13,899

  6. Fly Istanbul to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane IST - ADB
    2. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Bodrumbus bus
    8h 25m
    ₺11,534–14,329

  7. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane SAW - ADB
    2. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Bodrumbus bus
    8h 45m
    ₺2,138–5,350

  8. Bus via Bodrum Torba Otogar

    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus bus
    10h 56m
    ₺971–2,062

  9. Bus via Konakoğlu rest station

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus bus FlixBus KK3401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to Bodrum bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3401
    12h 26m
    ₺1,216–1,707

Istanbul to Bodrum Castle by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Bodrum 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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