Turkey by bus

Traveling by bus in Turkey is definitely one of the safest and cheapest ways of traveling while ensuring at the same time that you don't miss out on the beautiful natural landscapes around the country. Thanks to the well connected bus network between Turkey cities it is easy to reach the majority of the most popular destinations within the country in a day.

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Intercity buses in Turkey

In Turkey intercity buses are available on more than 9751 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 64 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Turkey intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.

The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Antalya - Istanbul or Istanbul - Goreme can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.

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Domestic routes

As mentioned above there are more than 9751 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Turkey. Below you will find some of the most popular Turkey travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:

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International routes

From Turkey there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as Bulgaria, Greece and Georgia, as well as to other countries such as North Macedonia, Serbia and Romania.

The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Turkey bus companies.

Most of the International bus departures drive from Bursa, Istanbul and Pendik. Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.

Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:

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Airport buses in Turkey

If you are flying to Turkey you will land in one of 23 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Turkey airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.

International airports:

Domestic airports:

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Bus companies in Turkey

There are over 280 bus companies operating in Turkey. 265 companies offer intercity bus lines, 4 companies drive airport shuttles, 0 companies operate regional and local lines, 11 bus companies offer bus rental and 8 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 117 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Istanbul and Ankara.

265 intercity bus companies operating in Turkey are very different in size. The largest Turkey company Phet Prasert Bus connects more than 30 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Suha Turizm only has service to 1 cities.

Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Turkey. Full list of bus companies in Turkey can be found here.

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Bus stations in Turkey

In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Turkey there is a total of 618 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Turkey click here.

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Hire a coach in Turkey

Turkey bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Turkey. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.
Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Turkey:

Alpar
Cab Istanbul
Caner Turizm
Otobüs Kirala
Ben Turizm

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Public transportation in Turkey

In the majority of larger Turkey cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Ankara or Bursa you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.

Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.

Here is a list of some Turkey companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.

EGO Genel Müdürlüğü
Burulaş
Ulaşım Adana
ATUS Konya
Antalya Ulaşım
Dinar Turizm

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Public transportation in Turkey

As a visitor of Turkey, you have lots of great Turkey sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Mount Nemrut, Temple of Artemis (Selcuk) and Topkapı Palace (Istanbul). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Turkey worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Turkey:

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FAQ about buses in Turkey