How to get from Bodrum to Istanbul
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 10h 30m, from €39.
We compared the ways to travel from Bodrum to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 440 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €27, on Fri, Aug 21.
This fare comes from a search on August 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Bodrum to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bodrum → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·10h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Bodrum to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Bodrum to Istanbul: flight, bus
How the trip from Bodrum to Istanbul works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Bodrum to Istanbul, about 10h 30m. In total it's roughly €39 over 10h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureBodrumWho runs Bodrum to Istanbul
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Bodrum to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bodrum to Istanbul?+−
The most useful route takes about 10h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Bodrum?+−
About 440 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bodrum to Istanbul cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €39 to €52. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Bodrum to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç.
Can you get from Bodrum to Istanbul without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bodrum to Istanbul?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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