How to travel from Bodrum City to Side, Turkey
The distance between Bodrum City and Side is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bodrum City to Side by taxi, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Side → Bodrum City if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bodrum (BJV) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost$135($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Side.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$130($130)
Taxi Konacik
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Bodrum City and Side
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bodrum City to Side by taxi, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around $115 and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.
The distance between Bodrum City and Side is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (220 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Bodrum City and Side by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bodrum City to Side is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx $135.
The cheapest way to travel between Bodrum City and Side, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bodrum City and Side. We recommend that you fly from Bodrum (BJV) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bodrum City and Side. We recommend that you fly from Bodrum (BJV) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bodrum City to Side. We recommend that you fly from Bodrum (BJV) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Side is Antalya Airport (AYT) (AYT) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Side. Gazipasa Airport (GZP) (GZP) and Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE) (ISE) 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 Side. The distance is around 497km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bodrum City to Side is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around $130.
Compare travel optionsbetween Bodrum City and Side
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 50m | $135($135) | once daily | 1,036km (643 miles) |
| Fly to Gazipasa (GZP), Bus | 5h 20m | $115($115) | once daily | 1,237km (769 miles) |
| Fly to Konya (KYA), Bus | 7hrs | $170($170) | once daily | 1,243km (772 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 10m | $180($180) | once daily | 1,360km (845 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 15m | $130($130) | on demand | 497km (309 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | $59($59) | on demand | 497km (309 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bodrum City and Side
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Pamukkale
Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines
SunExpress
Airports near Side
The following major airports near Side offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Antalya Airport (AYT)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Side
Gazipasa Airport (GZP)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Side
Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE)
- Distance
- 151km (94 miles) from Side