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 Wed, Aug 26.
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.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €39. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
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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