By Bus

Buses are the main means of transportation in Turkey, very economical, comfortable, and easy to use. The major regional transport hubs are all interconnected with regular services. Currently, Asya Tur, Ulusoy, Varan, Kamil Koc and Pumukkale are considered the top bus companies in Turkey. Still, there are many other different bus companies covering different parts of the country.

For long distance journeys most people usually take overnight buses. Major European cities such as Frankfurt and Vienna are also well serviced by Turkish bus lines. The overnight Dostluk Ekspresi links Istanbul to Thessaloniki and is becoming a popular option among travelers.

The Dolmus are kind of like minibuses or taxis covering relatively short distances. They are very cheap, do not have definite stops and can be hailed everywhere on the route.