Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In
By bus, Bodrum
Search:

Home » Travel Guides » Middle East » Turkey » Mugla Ili » Bodrum » Transportation » By bus Reviews

Bodrum Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers.

By bus, Bodrum

The Bus Station at Bodrum - Bodrum
The Bus Station at Bodrum
by Ekaterinburg
By bus tips and advice posted by real travelers and Bodrum locals.
• 23 Photos
• 31 Reviews

See all Bodrum Transportation
Bodrum By bus Reviews 1 - 10 of 31  
Sort By:  Most Recent | Best Rated
By bus: bodrum city map
  • Tip Rating:
    • erendilight
  • By erendilight on April 5, 2005
  • Bodrum Page by erendilight
    • bodrum map - Bodrum
    bodrum map
    by erendilight
    The Dolmus (dolmush) is typically Turkish and can be found everywhere. These are mainly minibuses traveling relatively short distances. A dolls usually waits and starts in the bus station until it is full and then leaves. You can board a dolls anywhere on its route by signaling it to stop for you. Similarly you can get off at a convenient point anywhere along the route. The destination of the dolls is posted in the windscreen. There are services to all places on the Bedroom peninsula. In summer the latest hour of departure of the minibuses or dolls is 5 a.m. in the summer time.
    This kind of public transport is cheap and efficient and works very well all over Turkey. Just sit at the back of the dolmus and pass money to the one in front of you and say "bir kisi lutfen:)"
    IF YOU WILL DRIVE!!!!Your first impression of traffic in Turkey will be shocking: queue jumping and honking cars, specially taxis who are not bothered about traffic lights and over taking in most impossible places. Pedestrians appear to have suicidal tendencies.Bikes and motor-bikes without light and opposite the One-Way street - that's absolute normal.
    WATCH OUT!!!

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Bus
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Bodrum?

    Read reviews about Bodrum Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    By bus: Dolmus experience
  • Tip Rating:
    • andrea.d
  • By andrea.d on September 4, 2004
  • Bodrum Page by andrea.d
    • Dolmus - Bodrum
    Dolmus
    by andrea.d
    Dolmus (literally means “filled up”) is something like a mini bus, something like a line taxi, and you have it in all parts of Turkey as a public way of transportation. Prices are really low, 500 thousand liras inside the town, and 2 millions between towns (like Turgutreis-Bodrum which is 18 km). The driver will wait until the dolmus is full, before the journey begins. Passengers pay according to the distance traveled and can get in and out whenever and wherever they want to by informing the driver. I would suggest to anyone who is coming to Turkey to try going somewhere with dolmus, because it’s really a fun and totally different experience.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Other
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    By bus: From Bodrum otogar to Izmir
  • Tip Rating:
    • MalenaN
  • Updated By MalenaN on October 2, 2004
  • Bodrum Page by MalenaN
    • At the castle - Bodrum
    At the castle
    by MalenaN
    The otogar in Bodrum is in the city. To come there from the harbour you walk 400 m – 500 m up along Cevat Sakir Caddesi. At the otogar there are many bus-company offices and you can without hassle visit several to compare prices and timetable.

    I can’t remember which company I bought the ticket from, but to Izmir from Bodrum it was 16 000 000 TL and it took
    3,5 hours. The company had free service from Izmir otogar to different places around the city.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Bus
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    By bus: Dolmus
  • Tip Rating:
    • Fen
  • By Fen on September 10, 2004
  • Bodrum Page by Fen
    • Next stop Turgutreis - Bodrum
    Next stop Turgutreis
    by Fen
    The Dolmus (dolmush) is typically Turkish and can be found everywhere. These are mainly minibuses travelling relatively short distances. A dolmus usually waits and starts in the bus station (Otogar) until it is full and then leaves. You can board a dolmus anywhere on its route by signaling it to stop for you. Similarly you can get off at a convenient point anywhere along the route. The destination of the dolmus is posted in the windscreen. There are services to all places on the Bodrum peninsula. In summer the latest hour of departure of the minibuses or dolmus is 24.00.
    This kind of public transport is cheap and efficient and works very well all over Turkey.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Other
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    By bus: Bodrum by bus
  • Tip Rating:
    • Erkmen
  • Updated By Erkmen on March 26, 2004
  • Bodrum Page by Erkmen
    • You can reach bodrum from all major cities of Turkiye. Bodrum bus terminal is in the middle of the town, where you can also take buses to other locations, or nearby town and cities..

    Most people are travelling to Bodrum from Izmir, Istanbul and Ankara..

    Bodrum is 250 km from Izmir and 840 km from Istanbul.. The road between Izmir and Bodrum is though so it takes longer hours than expected.. So if you are travelling from Istanbul, a night bus from a reputable company is adviced.

    Many buses do continue to Turgutreis and Yalikavak also.. Some major bus companies are Boss, Pamukkale, Kamil koc, Varan and Ulusoy..

    Bus Companies Phone Numbers
    (all these companies have their offices in the the bus station - otogar)
    Varan (90-252)3167849
    Ulusoy (90-252)3130167
    Pamukkale (90-252)3166632
    Kamil Koç (90-252)3165350

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Bus
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Bodrum?

    Read reviews about Bodrum Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    By bus: Try a Dolmus!!
  • Tip Rating:
    • Lyndra
  • Updated By Lyndra on June 16, 2007
  • Bodrum Page by Lyndra
    • Bodrum has a large bus station and here you will find a great number of Dolmus. The Dolmus are mini buses that travel along set routes around the resort and between Bodrum and other resorts on the peninsula. Dolmus are found in other parts of Turkey's coast.
    Dolmus means "stuffed" or "filled" and that is the whole point - the bus will squeeze in as many customers as there is room for. The fare is very cheap, amounting to £1 or less and is paid to the driver during the journey. You should try to have the exact change or use a small YTL note as it causes the driver hasle to sort out your change!! The Dolmus will have a sign in the window telling you it's designated route or final destination.
    You can usually hail the Dolmus, taxi style (thsi is most common) and sometimes it has designated stops just like a normal bus - the advantage being that the Dolmus can get in and out of the narrow streets that an ordinary bus can't. The same applies to getting off - you can either ask the driver to stop (shout "Stop Please" - Dur Lutfen) and he will where it is safe or they will stop at the set bus stops.
    This bus service is a really cheap way to get to Gumbet from Bodrum (taxis have gotten more expensive in the last 3 years). If you do not mind sharing your body space with plenty of people then you should try a Dolmus just for the experience!!

  • Theme: Bus
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    By bus: by bus from other turkish cities
  • Tip Rating:
    • mindcrime
  • By mindcrime on November 7, 2007
  • Bodrum Page by mindcrime
    • bus of Pamukkale - Bodrum
    bus of Pamukkale
    by mindcrime
    Turkey has an excellent bus network so you can easily reach Bodrum from many other cities across the mainland. The bus station(otogar) is near the city center, 500 m down the Cevat Sakir caddesi will bring you near to the castle. There are several bus companies, just go there at ask for timetables and prices. The companies have more or less the same prices but not the same services. My favorite is Pamukalle, an excellent company with modern buses, polite stuff, free tea/coffee and biscuits (!) for journeys that last more than 3 hours!

    Marmaris-Bodrum costs 15 TL (9euro) and takes 3,5 hours
    Bodrum-Izmir costs 20TL (12 euro) and takes 4 hours. There are several trips daily but I use to go there one day before to take my ticket and see the timetables. For exable Pamukalle has buses to Izmir daily at 5:00 11:00 12:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00
    Bodrum-Istanbul takes around 11 hours

    If you come by plane HAVAS has bus services from the airport to the bus station. The trips lasts 30’.

  • Theme: Bus
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    By bus: Bodrum Airport Bus Services
  • Tip Rating:
    • Lyndra
  • By Lyndra on February 9, 2008
  • Bodrum Page by Lyndra
    • When you arrive in Bodrum there are some choices about how you get to the town centre. Cheapest in the summer months (if you are not being transferred by a tour operator) is an airport shuttle bus which goes to a few destinations and terminates in Bodrum centre.
    There is no regular bus service from the airport. The HAVAS coaches operate from the domestic terminal and their timetable matches the incoming flights with Turkish Airlines (and some other charter airlines in the summer months).
    The trip to the central bus station in Bodrum costs about €3 (approx £2 or 5YTL) .

  • Theme: Bus
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    By bus: Ride the Dolmus
  • Tip Rating:
    • Ekaterinburg
  • By Ekaterinburg on May 17, 2009
  • Bodrum Page by Ekaterinburg
    • The Bus Station at Bodrum - Bodrum
    The Bus Station at Bodrum
    by Ekaterinburg
    Dolmus (meaning 'stuffed'), is the name given to the small green minibuses that connect the villages round the peninsula with Bodrum. In the high season, they must get very stuffed indeed but we had no problem getting seats. We rode the Dolmus from Bitez to Bodrum and from Bodrum to Bitez several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. The fare is 5TL ( 2.50 Euro ) each way for two people and you must tap the person in front of you on the shoulder and pass the money up to the driver. Your change comes back the same way.

    When going into Bodrum, stay on the Dolmus as far as the central bus offce or Ottogar. This is convenient for exploring the Bazaar area and in itself, the area round thebus office is absolutely full of life. There are several cafes, which serve cheap and tasty kebabs and sitting waiting for your bus, you will not be bored. Lots of street vendors sell bread rolls and other food, people constantly come and go on the buses and at around 3.30, kids from the local highschool stream past in large, noisy groups. All in all, there's a real feeling of town life here, quite different from the atmosphere in The Bazaar just a few streets down.

    You can catch a taxi from the bus office as well. Taxis are metered and start at 3.00 TL. They are very reasonable during the day but more expensive after midnight.

  • Theme: Bus
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    By bus: shuttlebusses
  • Tip Rating:
    • Martino100
  • Updated By Martino100 on January 23, 2004
  • Bodrum Page by Martino100
    • The best way to travel in and in the environment of Bodrum are the little shuttlebusses. You can't miss them. They're small and old busses. Just signal the driver and tell them where you have to go to.
    These busses are also very cheap.
    You can find the central busstation in Bodrum.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Bus
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    1 | 2 | 3 | 4
    More Bodrum Tips
    Overview
         		Hotels and Accommodations
    Tips: 101 - Photos: 153
    Things To Do
    Tips: 241 - Photos: 397    		Nightlife
    Tips: 82 - Photos: 74
    Transportation
    Tips: 72 - Photos: 56    		Restaurants
    Tips: 100 - Photos: 87
    Shopping
    Tips: 41 - Photos: 46    		Off the Beaten Path
    Tips: 42 - Photos: 53
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 12 - Photos: 4    		Warnings or Dangers
    Tips: 19 - Photos: 8
    Local Customs
    Tips: 21 - Photos: 17    		Packing Lists
    Tips: 6 - Photos: 4
    Sports Travel
    Tips: 23 - Photos: 15    		General Tips
    Tips: 92 - Photos: 82
    Flights
    Tips: 11 - Photos: 0
    Best Bodrum Car Rental Deals

    $15.95+ A Day Rental Cars
    Hotwire Has All the Big Brands With Low Hotwire Hot-Rates!

    Rentals From $8.98 A Day
    www.CarRentals.com 7 Major Car Vendors. Save Up To 40%

    Enterprise® Official Site
    Low rates on great car rentals. Quick and easy online reservations.

    Car Rental Turkey
    From €125 Per Week At Airport. No Hidden Costs. Call +90(242)444 1183

    Bodrum Car Hire Offers
    Low cost car rental Bodrum Airport 24 hrs Airport rent a car pick up

    Sponsored Links

    More Bodrum Car Rental Deals

    Cheap Car Rentals
    Car Rental Rates from $9/day. All the Best Names at Low Prices.

    Car Rentals Turkey
    Turkey's Leading Luxury Car Rentals From Limos to Mercedes. Contact Us!

    Dollar Rent A Car
    Great deals on great car rentals in New York. Do more with your Dollar™

    Sponsored Links


    Bodrum Hotels

    Cheap hotels from
    Cheap flights from
    Cheap car rentals from
    Cheap cruises from
    Cheap vacations from
    About VirtualTourist |  10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTourist |  Contact Us |  Press Center |  Help |  User Agreement |  Privacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.