| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Didim Seyahat | Standard 2X1 | 00:15 | 08:15 | $24.75 | |
Kale Seyahat | Standard 2X2 | 01:58 | 08:58 | $25.79 | |
Kale Seyahat | Standard 2X2 | 08:45 | 17:45 | $25.79 | |
Didim Seyahat | Standard 2X2 | 10:15 | 19:15 | $20.63 | |
Istanbul Kalesi | Standard 2X1 | 10:50 | 20:50 | $18.57 | |
Didim Seyahat | Standard 2X1 | 12:15 | 20:15 | $24.75 | |
Varan Turizm | Standard 2X1 | 13:00 | 00:00 | $23.72 | |
Kale Seyahat | Standard 2X2 | 14:00 | 22:00 | $24.75 | |
Kale Seyahat | Standard 2X2 | 15:00 | 23:00 | $25.79 | |
Istanbul Kalesi | Standard 2X1 | 17:00 | 03:00 | $18.57 | |
Kale Seyahat | Standard 2X2 | 21:30 | 04:30 | $25.79 | |
Istanbul Kalesi | Standard 2X1 | 22:35 | 07:35 | $18.98 | |
Varan Turizm | Standard 2X1 | 23:00 | 10:00 | $23.72 | |
Kale Seyahat | Standard 2X2 | 23:30 | 07:30 | $25.79 |
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Selcuk to Istanbul by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Selcuk to Istanbul a conscious and budget-friendly option.
Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.
Here is the list of operators serving the route: .
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 274 km between Selcuk and Istanbul.
Buses normally need between 7h and 17h hours to get to Istanbul from Selcuk. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Balikesir Uludag offers the fastest service. Buzlu Turizm buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.
The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.
Anyway, travelling by bus between Selcuk and Istanbul remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Istanbul Kalesi and costs USD 20.17. A Buzlu Turizm's ticket will set you back USD 20.17 on average.
| Cheapest Bus | $21 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h |
| Earliest Bus | 12:15 午前 |
| Latest Bus | 11:40 午後 |
| Daily Bus Routes | 46 |
| Distance | 274 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Balikesir Uludag, Buzlu Turizm, Didim Seyahat, Istanbul Kalesi, Kale Seyahat, Metro Turizm, Varan Turizm |