Antalya has a large and busy bus terminal, known as Antalya Otogar. It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) north of the city center and serves as the transport hub for the entire mid-coast Mediterranean region. It has bus routes to most major cities in Turkey. Additionally, you can take the minibusses available at the terminal to reach popular tourist destinations outside the city center, such as the Olympos Archaeological Site in Kumluca.
The Antalya Bus Station or Otogar has a left luggage/baggage checkroom, ATM cash machines, a small PTT (post office), currency exchange offices, ticket counters, Internet café, lots of bus company Wifi signals, food, book and gift shops, snack-and-drink stands, and other useful services. Two types of airport buses shuttle between the Antalya Bus Terminal and Antalya Airport about every hour.
Intercity Bus Routes from Antalya
You can use the Antalya Terminal to reach most of the major cities in Turkey. The most popular destinations with the highest number of bus options include Izmir, Istanbul, Ankara, and Eskişehir. Additionally, there are numerous bus services to smaller towns near Antalya, such as Kemer, Alanya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Kaş, and Bodrum.
Reliable Bus Companies at Antalya Bus Terminal
- Pamukkale Turizm: Pamukkale provides extensive bus routes from Antalya to various destinations across Turkey, including both major cities and smaller towns. Popular routes include Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, and Izmir.
- Kamil Koç: Kamil Koç connects Antalya with most major cities in Turkey. Additionally, it offers convenient routes to nearby locations such as Alanya, Denizli, and Fethiye, making it a reliable option for regional travel.
- Metro Turizm: Metro Turizm operates buses from Antalya to key cities nationwide, including Istanbul, Izmir, and Bandırma. It is a popular choice for travelers heading to northern and western Turkey.
Regional Minibuses at Antalya Otogar
Besides the usual roster of bus companies operating big buses to other major Turkish cities (Şehirlerarası Terminalı, Intercity Terminal), there are some minibusses running shuttle services to destinations within the province of Antalya (İlçeler Terminalı, Provincial Districts Terminal) such as Aspendos, Side (Manavgat) and Alanya. Note that minibusses to Kemer start from a special Kemer bus station west of the city center.
How to Buy Bus Tickets at Antalya Bus Terminal
Getting a bus ticket at terminals in Turkey can be a unique experience, as bus companies actively compete for passengers, with staff often calling out to draw travelers to their offices. Smaller companies tend to be more aggressive in their approach and may offer tickets at 10-20% lower prices.
However, it is best to stick to reputable companies like Kamil Koç, Pamukkale Turizm, or Metro Turizm to be safe. If you want, you can also buy your ticket on a third-party platform like Obilet, where you can compare your options and costs. If you buy your ticket online, there’s no need to print it. Instead, you can simply show the confirmation message or screen to the bus attendant (muavin) when they come to check your ticket.
Getting To and From Antalya Bus Terminal
From Antalya Bus Terminal to City Center
To go from Otogar to the city center the AntRay tram is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest. You can also go all the way to Antalya Airport on the tram in about 80 minutes.
To reach the AntRay, exit the bus terminal, follow the AntRay signs to the tram station by walking around to the left, buy a fare card (if the booth is open), then take a tram in the direction of Merkez and get out at the 8th stop, İsmetpaşa, near the city center (map). There is a ticket sales window by the turnstiles at the Otogar station. If you don’t have a fare card, you can use a credit card with a contactless payment function.
From City Center to Antalya Bus Terminal
The trip from the Otogar to the Ismetpaşa district in the city center takes about 30 minutes. Several city bus and minibus routes (minibusses are no longer commonly used) run north from the city center to the Otogar. If you are boarding a bus from the Ismetpaşa you can take City Bus LC07A, TY23, or 600.
If you plan to use public buses to reach Antalya Bus Terminal anywhere else, look for 'Otogar' or 'Terminal' on the bus's signboard. You can also take a taxi to reach Antalya Bus Terminal.
—by Can Turan
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