Which bus terminal in Istanbul for a bus to Bodrum?

My initial plan on arriving in Istanbul was to catch an early morning ferry out of the city and then making my way down by train to Izmir. However, now that I think of it, this plan sounds like an awful waste of one whole day travelling when I could save money travelling by overnight buses instead.

So my new plan is this: stay for a night in Istanbul, and then catch a(n) (overnight) bus to Bodrum the next day (on Sunday). I have seen this list on Turkey Travel Planner for buses to other cities from Istanbul and it appears that there are multiple bus terminals from which buses depart. Which one do I need to go to catch a bus to Bodrum?

Also, any idea about what the schedule is like, i.e., how frequently buses run between Istanbul and Bodrum (especially on Sunday, which is when I want to leave Istanbul)? The only site I've found lists timings only for one company (Aydin Turizm) and seems to suggest that there's one bus that leaves at 9.30pm.

Best Answer

Istanbul - Bodrum : Travel distance to Bodrum is 710 Km around 12 hrs.

Varan : 444 8 999, Daily bus at 20:30 Departing from Caglayan (Europe) and Atasehir (Asian). Service shuttles from other locations.

Ulusoy : 444 1 888, aily bus at 20:30.  Departing from Merter (Europe) and Kucukyali (Asian). Service shuttles from other locations.

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How long does it take from Istanbul to Bodrum by bus?

With a journey time of between 11 and 13 hours, there are more evening than day departures on the direct intercity bus route from Istanbul to Bodrum Town. Pamukkale Turizm and Metro Turizm bus companies run the most services, with Ulusoy and Kamil Ko\xe7 also offering some good departure times.

How far is Bodrum from Istanbul by bus?

The shortest travel distance between Istanbul (TR) and Bodrum (TR) is 695 km. The fastest bus which departs at 12:45 has a travel time of 09:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:30h.

How do you get to Bodrum from Turkey?

By Air. There are daily flights to Bodrum from Istanbul via Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and Atlasjet. The Bodrum - Milas International Airport (BJV) is about 35 km away which is the nearest. There is a frequent shuttle service that makes round trips to the city centre and BJV airport.

How do you use the bus in Turkey?

Bus Travel in Turkey

Bus travel is the easiest, most popular way to travel in Turkey, often the cheapest, and usually comfortable. ...

Turkish buses are not usually equipped with onboard toilets, so use the facilities in the terminal before your board, and at the mola (rest stops) about every 2 to 2-1/2 hours along the way.

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