How to travel from İstanbul to Marmaris, Turkey
The distance between İstanbul and Marmaris is around 587km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from İstanbul to Marmaris by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Marmaris → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalaman (DLM) then take the bus to Marmaris.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost$72($72)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Marmaris.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost$8($8)
Kamil Koc
+ 1 othersTrain and Bus
Take the train to Eskişehir and then to Denizli then take the bus to Marmaris.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$12($12)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to Marmaris.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$170($170)
Yesilpinar Taxi
+ 3 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Marmaris
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Marmaris by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $8 and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $72.
The distance between İstanbul and Marmaris is around 587km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (295 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from İstanbul and Marmaris by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Marmaris is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx $72.
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Marmaris, 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 İstanbul and Marmaris. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalaman (DLM) then take the bus to Marmaris. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from İstanbul and Marmaris. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from İstanbul to Marmaris. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otogar. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
Kamil Koc and MetroTurizm run regular bus services between İstanbul and Marmaris. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from İstanbul to Marmaris. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalaman (DLM) then take the bus to Marmaris. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Marmaris is Dalaman Airport (DLM) (DLM) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Marmaris. Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) (BJV) and Cardak Airport (DNZ) (DNZ) 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 İstanbul and Marmaris. The distance is around 722km (449 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Marmaris is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around $72.
Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Marmaris
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 35m | $72($72) | twice daily | 632km (393 miles) |
| Fly to Dalaman (DLM), Bus | 3h 60m | $72($72) | twice daily | 587km (364 miles) |
| Fly to Bodrum (BJV), Bus | 4h 20m | $73($73) | every 4 hours | 630km (391 miles) |
| Fly to Bodrum (BJV), bus | 4h 55m | $68($68) | every 4 hours | 597km (371 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | $8($8) | 5 times a day | 747km (464 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 50m | $12($12) | once daily | 849km (528 miles) |
Taxi | 7h 20m | $170($170) | on demand | 722km (449 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | $85($85) | on demand | 722km (449 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İstanbul and Marmaris
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Pamukkale
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Airports near Marmaris
The following major airports near Marmaris offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Marmaris
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
- Distance
- 68km (43 miles) from Marmaris
Cardak Airport (DNZ)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Marmaris