There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Alaplı by 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.
Bus via Gebze
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Gebze bus station to Alaplı bus stationbus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
5h 18m₺1,282–2,411Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Alaplı bus stationbus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
5h 35m₺500–1,600Drive 261 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Alaplıcar 261 km
2h 50m₺1,496–2,161
Istanbul to Alaplı by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alaplı is to bus which costs 500 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Alaplı is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Alaplı bus station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Istanbul and Alaplı is 296 km. The road distance is 261 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Alaplı without a car is to bus via Gebze which takes 5h 18m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Istanbul to Alaplı, including transfers.
Istanbul to Alaplı bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Alaplı bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Alaplı is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Istanbul to Alaplı.
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Alaplı, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Alaplı bus station via Samandira Tesis, Istanbul Samandira Tesis, and Gebze bus station in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺440–650
Bus from Gebze bus station to Alaplı bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺750–1,100
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Alaplı bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺900–1,300
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