How to get around in Turkey?
Turkey offers numerous transportation options: domestic flights for long distances, comfortable trains between major cities, well-developed intercity buses, efficient public transport in metropolises, ferries in Istanbul, car rentals for rural areas, and taxis/Uber availability.
Long-distance Transport
- Domestic flights : quick solution to connect Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and other major cities.
- Railway network : comfortable and affordable trains between major cities.
- Intercity buses : very popular with regular connections throughout the country, often more frequent than trains.
Urban Transport
In major Turkish cities, public transport is well developed: metro, tram and city buses. In Istanbul, ferries allow you to cross the Bosphorus and are a picturesque means of transport between the European and Asian shores.
Individual Solutions
- Car rental : ideal for exploring rural regions and less accessible sites like Cappadocia.
- Taxis : easily available in all cities.
- Uber : operates in some major cities, particularly Istanbul.