How to get from Istanbul to Alanya
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 17h 56m, from €30.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Alanya. The most useful door-to-door route takes 17h 56m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 565 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Alanya: 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.
- 1Istanbul → Mahmutlarbus
Metro Turizm·16h 38m - 2Mahmutlar → AlanyabusGüney Akdeniz Seyahat·46m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Alanya prices by travel date
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2 ways from Istanbul to Alanya: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Alanya works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Istanbul to Mahmutlar, about 16h 38m. Transfer in Mahmutlar and continue by Güney Akdeniz Seyahat bus on to Alanya (46 min). In total it's roughly €30 over 17h 56m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Alanya
DepartureIstanbul
ArrivalAlanyaWho runs Istanbul to Alanya
Metro TurizmIstanbul-MahmutlarBook →Güney Akdeniz SeyahatMahmutlar-AlanyaBook →
AJetSee live options and dates →
Kamil KoçBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Güney Akdeniz Seyahat; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Alanya: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Alanya?+−
The most useful route takes about 17h 56m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Alanya from Istanbul?+−
About 565 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Alanya cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €30. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Alanya?+−
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Güney Akdeniz Seyahat.
Can you get from Istanbul to Alanya without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 17h 56m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alanya?+−
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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