How to travel from Kemer to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Kemer and İstanbul is around 574km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kemer to İstanbul by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → Kemer if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Antalya, Fly
Take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Istanbul (IST).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost$90($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Bursa and then to Istanbul.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$10($10)
Kamil Koc
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Burdur then take the train to Karakuyu then Eskişehir and then to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$12($12)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kemer and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kemer to İstanbul by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $8 and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $90.
The distance between Kemer and İstanbul is around 574km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Kemer and İstanbul by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kemer to İstanbul is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx $90.
The cheapest way to travel between Kemer and İstanbul, 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 Kemer and İstanbul. We recommend that you take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kemer and İstanbul. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kemer to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bursa and Istanbul. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
Kamil Koc, MetroTurizm and Pamukkale run regular bus services between Kemer and İstanbul. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kemer to İstanbul. We recommend that you take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) 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 Kemer and İstanbul. The distance is around 732km (455 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kemer to İstanbul is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around $70.
Compare travel optionsbetween Kemer and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Antalya, Fly + 1 similar | 2h 50m | $90($90) | twice daily | 611km (380 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 5m | $70($70) | twice daily | 574km (357 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 12h 30m | $10($10) | twice daily | 797km (495 miles) |
| Bus to Alibeykoy | 12h 55m | $19($19) | twice daily | 792km (492 miles) |
| Bus to Istanbul | 13h 10m | $8($8) | twice daily | 829km (515 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 20m | $12($12) | once daily | 768km (477 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | $86($86) | on demand | 732km (455 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kemer and İstanbul
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Pamukkale
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Airports near İstanbul
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from İstanbul