The cheapest and fastest buses from Marmaris to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
11 h 40 m
Average duration
12 h 5 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
466 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marmaris to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marmaris to Istanbul will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 4 buses that leave Marmaris for Istanbul on Wed, Nov 05, 4 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 466 km distance in an average of 12 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 12 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.
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Compare bus and flight for Marmaris to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marmaris to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €26.
Distance: 466 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Marmaris to Istanbul bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Marmaris, Bus Station | 12h10 | 11:40 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Marmaris, Bus Station | 12h30 | 12:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Marmaris, Bus Station | 12h00 | 6:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Marmaris, Bus Station | 11h40 | 5:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Marmaris to Istanbul
Distance 466 km |
Average bus duration 11h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 11h 11m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc from Marmaris to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Marmaris to Istanbul with FlixBus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Marmaris to Istanbul

When departing from Marmaris, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Marmaris, Bus Station, Marmaris and Marmaris, 187. Sk. (Hotel Irmak). When arriving in Istanbul, you can end your route in coach stations like Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1) and Istanbul, Esenler Otogarı (Metro Bulgaria).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Marmaris, Bus Station, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Marmaris 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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