The cheapest and fastest buses from Antalya to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
12 h 50 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
481 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antalya to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antalya to Istanbul will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 16 buses that leave Antalya for Istanbul on Wed, Nov 05, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 481 km distance in an average of 12 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 13 h 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.
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Compare bus and flight for Antalya to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antalya to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €31.
Distance: 481 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price |
12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Antalya to Istanbul bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:59 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 12h41 | 9:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:59 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h01 | 10:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 12h55 | 12:25 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h15 | 12:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 4:30 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h30 | 6:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h10 | 5:40 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h25 | 7:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h45 | 8:15 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h30 | 12:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h10 | 11:40 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h30 | 4:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h10 | 3:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 12h55 | 4:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h15 | 5:15 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 13h00 | 8:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Antalya, Şehir Otogarı | 12h40 | 7:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Antalya to Istanbul
Distance 481 km |
Average bus duration 11h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 12h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc from Antalya to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Antalya to Istanbul with FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Antalya to Istanbul

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Antalya, Şehir Otogarı, which is located around 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Antalya 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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