The cheapest and fastest buses from Alanya to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
15 h 26 m
Average duration
15 h 59 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alanya to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alanya to Istanbul will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 3 buses that leave Alanya for Istanbul on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 563 km distance in an average of 15 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 26 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 16 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Alanya to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alanya to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 563 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price |
14h 59m Average total duration 14h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Alanya to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alanya to Istanbul buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Alanya | 16h30 | 1:30 AM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Alanya | 15h40 | 1:10 AM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Alanya | 16h00 | 10:00 AM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:59 PM Alanya | 15h26 | 12:25 PM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alanya to Istanbul
Buses from Alanya to Istanbul run on average 8 times per day, taking around 14h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 563 km distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 563 km |
Average bus duration 14h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc from Alanya to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Alanya to Istanbul with FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
Infobus
Pamukkale
Kamil Koc
FAQs: Bus from Alanya to Istanbul
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alanya to Istanbul by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Alanya to Istanbul
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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