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Istanbul Kalesi

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About Istanbul Kalesi

Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with Istanbul Kalesi. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.

Istanbul Kalesi Popular Stations

The main stations covered by Istanbul Kalesi’s buses include:

Yatagan Bus Station
Bilecik Bus Station
Manavgat Bus Station
Saraykoy Bus Station
Serik Bus Station
Kalkan Bus Station
Sandikli Bus Station
Isparta Bus Station
Corlu Bus Station
Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station
Selcuk Bus Station
Koycegiz Bus Station
Hai Kavsagi
Istanbul Central Bus Station
Kutahya Bus Station
Usak Bus Station
Mugla Bus Station
Antalya Bus Station
Cerkezkoy Bus Station
Aydin Bus Station
Denizli Bus Station
Manisa Bus Station
Eskisehir Bus Station
Adapazari Bus Station
Burdur Bus Station
Evka 3 Bus Stop
Kas Bus Station
Silivri Bus Station
Afyon Bus Station
Inegol Bus Station
Marmaris Bus Station
Kumluca Bus Station
Kusadasi Bus Station
Dalaman Bus Station
Susurluk Bus Station
Alibeykoy Bus Station
Ortaca Bus Station
Bucak Bus Station
Fethiye Bus Station
Finike Bus Station
Alanya Bus Station
Izmir Bus Station
Bursa Bus Station
Akhisar Bus Station
Izmit Bus Station
Gebze Bus Station
Milas Bus Station
Cine Bus Station
Nazilli Bus Station
Soke Bus Station
Bozuyuk Bus Station
Bodrum Bus Station
Sultanbeyli Bus Station
Didim Bus Station
Keciborlu Bus Station
Balikesir Bus Station
Salihli Bus Station

Istanbul Kalesi Top Destinations

Istanbul Kalesi buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:

Istanbul Kalesi Ticket Prices & Bus Classes

One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.

Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons

Pros of Bus Travel

Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.

Cons of Bus Travel

Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.

Istanbul Kalesi Popular Routes

Gebze - Kutahya

01:15, 19:15, 21:45, 22:45

Class	Departure Station	Arrival Station	Departure	Arrival	Travel time
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	22:30	12:30	14h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	20:55	08:55	12h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	18:30	08:30	14h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	00:30	13:30	13h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	03:00	10:00	7h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	02:00	10:00	8h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	01:30	09:30	8h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	01:00	08:00	7h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	00:30	07:30	7h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Sultanbeyli Bus Station	23:59	11:59	12h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Sultanbeyli Bus Station	22:30	11:30	13h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Sultanbeyli Bus Station	20:55	06:55	10h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Sultanbeyli Bus Station	18:30	07:30	13h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Sultanbeyli Bus Station	00:30	12:30	12h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Denizli Bus Station	23:59	02:59	3h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Denizli Bus Station	23:00	04:00	5h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Denizli Bus Station	22:30	02:30	4h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Denizli Bus Station	06:00	09:00	3h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Denizli Bus Station	05:45	10:45	5h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Denizli Bus Station	03:30	06:30	3h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Denizli Bus Station	03:00	08:00	5h 0m
Standard 2X1	Izmir Bus Station	Denizli Bus Station	00:00	05:00	5h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Alibeykoy Bus Station	22:30	11:30	13h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Alibeykoy Bus Station	20:55	07:55	11h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Alibeykoy Bus Station	18:30	07:30	13h 0m
Standard 2X1	Antalya Bus Station	Alibeykoy Bus Station	00:30	12:30	12h 0m
Standard 2X1	Denizli Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	23:00	11:00	12h 0m
Standard 2X1	Denizli Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	13:00	02:00	13h 0m
Standard 2X1	Denizli Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	10:30	23:30	13h 0m
Standard 2X1	Denizli Bus Station	Istanbul Central Bus Station	09:00	21:00	12h 0m