How to travel from Bodrum City to Kalkan, Turkey
The distance between Bodrum City and Kalkan is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bodrum City to Kalkan by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kalkan → Bodrum City if you're planning a return trip.
Bus via Köyceğiz
Take the bus to Köyceğiz then Fethiye and then to Kalkan.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$10($10)
Kamil Koc
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bodrum City and Kalkan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bodrum City to Kalkan by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $8 and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $37.
The distance between Bodrum City and Kalkan is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 944km (587 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Bodrum City and Kalkan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bodrum City to Kalkan is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $37.
The cheapest way to travel between Bodrum City and Kalkan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $8 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bodrum City and Kalkan. We recommend that you drive to Kalkan. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bodrum City and Kalkan. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bodrum City to Kalkan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodrum and Yatagan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Kamil Koc and Bati Antalya Tur run regular bus services between Bodrum City and Kalkan. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bodrum City to Kalkan. We recommend that you take the bus to Yatagan and then to Kalkan. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Kalkan is Adiyaman Airport (ADF) (ADF) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Kalkan. Adana Şakirpaşa Airport (ADA) (ADA) and Erkilet International Airport (ASR) (ASR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bodrum City and Kalkan. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bodrum City to Kalkan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around $8.
Compare travel optionsbetween Bodrum City and Kalkan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus via Köyceğiz + 1 similar | 5h 30m | $10($10) | twice daily | 355km (221 miles) |
| Bus | 5h 55m | $8($8) | twice daily | 342km (212 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | $37($37) | on demand | 312km (194 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bodrum City and Kalkan
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
Bati Antalya Tur
Airports near Kalkan
The following major airports near Kalkan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Adiyaman Airport (ADF)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Kalkan
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport (ADA)
- Distance
- 251km (156 miles) from Kalkan
Erkilet International Airport (ASR)
- Distance
- 278km (173 miles) from Kalkan