Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Demreby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Demre

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Demre by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Antalya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane plane SAW - AYT
    3. Take the bus from Konyaaltı Plajı to Demrebus bus
    8h 29m
    ₺3,530–9,447

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Finikebus bus
    14h 22m
    ₺1,154–2,665

  3. Drive  751.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Demrecar car 751.6 km
    10h 33m
    ₺5,029–7,264

  4. Fly Istanbul Airport to Antalya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane plane IST - AYT
    2. Take the bus from Konyaaltı Plajı to Demrebus bus
    8h 29m
    ₺13,826–25,926

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dalaman Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)plane plane SAW - DLM
    2. Take the bus from Dalaman Havalimanı to Fethiye Otogarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fethiye to Kaşbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kaş to Demrebus bus
    9h 37m
    ₺3,128–7,945

  6. Fly Istanbul Airport to Dalaman Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)plane plane IST - DLM
    2. Take the bus from Dalaman Havalimanı to Fethiye Otogarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fethiye to Kaşbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kaş to Demrebus bus
    9h 32m
    ₺12,524–22,924

  7. Bus via Antalya

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Antalya bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0702 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Antalya to Demrebus bus
    16h 37m
    ₺1,300–2,735

  8. Bus via Kaş

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kaşbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kaş to Demrebus bus
    16h 52m
    ₺1,962–2,710

Istanbul to Demre by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,154Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Demre.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 679.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Demre, Turkey?

Güney Akdeniz Seyahat operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Finike once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 13h. Two other operators also service this route.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Best ways to travel around Australia, Travelling around the UAE, and Getting to Rome from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There