Bus Travel in Turkey

BUS TRAVEL IN TURKEY

In Turkey, buses are frequently faster than most trains and provide reasonable service almost around the clock between all cities and towns, and they're normally quite comfortable. Most offer free tea, soda, and biscuits, though with smaller companies you will want to bring your own water in case drinks are not available. Private companies run all, each of which has its own fixed tickets for different ways and, usually more significantly, its own types of comfort. Most bus operators, such as Varan, Kamil Koç, Ulusoy, Metro, and Pamukkale, which go between the main cities and resort areas, can be counted on for comfortable air-conditioned service with snacks. There is often a close correlation between price and comfort, with the most expensive companies such as Varan providing the best amenities. Most of the larger companies have their terminals and in more major cities run shuttles from places around the city to the main terminal. Note that express buses are running between major cities are significantly faster and more comfortable than local buses. By law, all buses are nonsmoking.

FARES AND SCHEDULES

Buses going the Istanbul–Ankara route depart both city nearly every 30 minutes, and cost about 55 TL to 65 TL for a one-way trip. The Istanbul–İzmir fare ranges from about 70 TL to 90 TL. All buses make periodic rest stops along the way.
The larger companies have their sales offices as well as websites and call centers offering e-tickets, though travelers without a Turkish ID number will likely have to purchase their tickets in person. For smaller companies, tickets are sold at stands in a town's otogar (central bus terminal); the usual procedure is to go to the bus station and shop around for the best route and price. All seats are reserved. When buying your ticket, tell the ticket agent that you would like to sit on the shady side of the bus; even on air-conditioned buses, the sun can feel oppressive on a long trip.
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