Using local transport in Turkey.
BUS
Thousands of modern, luxurious buses roar between Turkish cities and
towns daily. This is how most Turks travel. Unfortunately, it's difficult
to get fares and schedules (try here), but you can do that easily when
you arrive in Turkey. Departures are frequent, and you don't need advance
rservations on most routes. Here are sample routes, fares and travel
times from Istanbul to many cities.
CAR
If you are an experienced driver, can manage a standard shift ("stick
shift," not automatic) transmission, and want freedom of movement,
consider renting a car in Turkey.
TRAIN
The Orient Express is gone, but train travel in Turkey is still useful.
(Here's a map.) Expresses and Super Expresses between Ankara and Istanbul
are somewhat slower than the bus but offer more seating-room for less
money. Otherwise, most of Turkey's trains are old and relatively slow,
but still useful and quite cheap.
PLANE
Turkish Airlines has flights among major cities which are convenient
for longer distances, and relatively inexpensive (most fares are US$85
to US$130 one-way). Onur Air, Fly Air and Atlasjet have growing route
systems and even lower fares. See also Major Airports and Airport/City
Codes.
Click here for a list of Notary
in Turkey
Click
here for property in Turkey.
Click here for language courses
that can help you with your Turkish property purchase.
