How to get to Pamukkale from Antalya on your own. "Cotton Castle" Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis in Turkey. How to get to Pamukkale from Antalya
After Istanbul, we were going to go to the south of the country, to Marmaris, along the way stopping at Pamukkale and. Of course, we planned to get to Pamukkale on our own, no excursions - only hardcore. We'll talk about this below.
Pamukkale is positioned as one of the most important attractions of the country, so we had no right to visit Turkey and pass by such a popular place. After all, this is where people from all over the southern coast flock, sparing no time and effort. To visit this location, people leave their cozy beds at 3 o’clock in the morning and are ready to spend 6-7 hours on a tour bus crowded with compatriots, along the way stopping at all sorts of souvenir shops, factories and other pointless places that exist only so that your travel agent can earn a little extra money. After all, if people are willing to go through all this, it’s probably worth it, right?
If you look at the statistics of Pamukkale ratings on some tripadvisor, you can conclude that the vast majority of tourists (90%) liked the Cotton Castle (that’s how Pamukkale is translated from Turkish) more than to their liking. The voices of opponents sound rather faded against the backdrop of general hype, but there is still an alternative point of view.
Typical complaints about Pamukkale sound something like this:
“There are a lot of people in Cleopatra’s pool, especially Russian speakers. I didn’t pay several thousand dollars for a tour package to Turkey just to experience the same sensations as in public bath in my area"- writes Semyon from Volgograd.
“There is no such beauty as is shown in advertising brochures. The travertines have long since dried out and are no longer white, but gray-yellow.”- Marusya broadcasts from Vyazma.
“You shouldn’t take a tour, it’s better to rent a car and go on your own, or even better, stay in a hotel and just get drunk”— a pensioner from the village of Stary Ivyushch shares her experience.
As a result, it is unclear how things really are. Either millions of flies cannot be wrong, or there really is only shitty food all around. This is where our friendly creative team comes to the rescue. After all, only we write the most honest and objective reviews of certain attractions. Where others exclaim - “it was incredible, 10 out of 10”, just because they spent a lot of money on the excursion, we boldly declare - “a mess”, even if we spent 2 times more. Well, now let's talk about everything in order.
How to get to Pamukkale from Istanbul and other cities on your own
Since our path to Pamukkale began from Istanbul, we will dwell in detail on this route. You can get to Pamukkale from Istanbul on your own and not entirely, in the following ways:
1) By bus. About 10-11 hours on the way to Denizli Otogar (~50TL per person) + 30 minutes by local bus from Denizli Otogar to Pamukkale (~10TL per person).
2) By plane. Flight Istanbul - Pamukkale (in fact Denizli airport). Travel time is about an hour. Cost - ~$22-25 per person one way. Low-cost airline Pegasus and Turkish Airlines fly. Departures from . Buses run from Denizli Airport to Pamukkale - 13TL per person one way. More details about the transfer to Pamukkale are written below.
3) By purchasing an excursion to Pamukkale. We will discuss this method in more detail below.
4) In a rented car. In theory, it’s the most stress-free way to visit Pamukkale, while also seeing other beautiful places. You can rent a car on site or by using.
Excursions to Pamukkale: purchase online
Despite the fact that the entire text is filled with sarcasm on the topic of the excursion format of visiting Pamukkale, it is still impossible not to write about it, due to its high popularity among ordinary tourists. In general, you can buy an excursion to Pamukkale on the spot; there is no problem with this in Turkey. Wherever you are, no matter what city, excursions are sold on every corner, in hotels, agencies, wherever possible. But, if you prefer to plan all aspects of your vacation in advance, we recommend using the service. By clicking on the link, tours to Pamukkale from Alanya will be shown, but there are also tours from other resorts, for this you just need to choose the one you need.
Tripster is one of the few online excursion booking services offering tours in Pamukkale. On at the moment they have excursions from Alanya, Antalya, Belek, Bodrum, Kemer, Marmaris and Side. The price of the excursion can be found by clicking on the link.
Pamukkale on the map of Turkey
In Pamukkale on your own - Travel or Die review
Because It was important for us to get to the city on the same day, so without hesitation we bought plane tickets. They cost quite a bit more than a bus, but they will save you a huge amount of travel time. Price of 2 tickets from Istanbul to Denizli compiled for us 42 dollars.
At the check-in counter for our flight, there was a break in the templates. Usually, after weighing, your luggage is immediately carried away into the distance by the conveyor belt, but here, either because Pegasus is a low-cost airline, or for some other unknown reason, everything was a little different. You need to carry your luggage yourself to a small area, leave it there and continue on to boarding. We were somewhat surprised by this approach; we asked the staff twice whether we were doing everything correctly, and whether we really needed to just leave our luggage and just go to boarding. We were a little worried about the safety of our property, because formally no one is guarding it, take it and go to the exit from the airport. But the airline assured us that they had everything under control. Well, since everything is under control, then there is nothing to worry about, we thought and went to the departure hall.
1) This is where we left our luggage.
2) In the far corner of the departure hall, several limp persons of the fairer sex were sprawled. We did not wake them up, but, on the contrary, followed their example, because... There were still 40 minutes before the flight, and we didn’t get enough sleep at all.
3) Gaining altitude, we fly over the 3rd bridge across the Bosphorus, which is under construction. According to experts, after completion of construction this bridge will be the widest in the world and will include 8 highway lanes and 2 lines railway, the total width of the canvas will be 60 meters. The bridge should connect the Sariyer district in the European part of the city with the Beykoz district on the other side of the strait in the Asian part of Istanbul.
4) When landing at Denizli airport called Kardak/Chardak, the view of the mountains opens up, and the water surface of Lake Adzhigol rushes under the wing of the plane. Beautiful.
5) The airport is located in an open field, from there it is still about 60 km to Denizli.
6) Our airplane.
7) The airport is very compact; unlike Sabiha, it was completely deserted. After going through a mini security check, we immediately headed out without spending even 5 minutes inside.
8) On the way out, the manager of the Bay-Tur company grabbed us by the arm, asked where we needed to go, we answered that in Pamukkale, and so, less than 10 minutes had passed since we got off the plane, and we were already racing at full speed to our destination .
For transfer from Denizli airport to the village near Pamukkale we paid 26TL per person. The whole journey took about an hour, after which we were taken to a village overlooked by snow-white travertine mountains. It should be noted that from a distance the mountain made a much greater impression on us than expected; nevertheless, photographs often poorly convey the scale of something. It was 9:30 on the clock. We left all our heavy luggage right in the office transport company and, without even having breakfast, we went to the mountain. Despite the early hour, the sun was hot, so here's free advice- Don't forget to take your hats with you. Hide from direct sun rays There's nowhere to go all the way up the mountain, and the climb itself can take quite a while, depending on how much you like to take photos and whether you plan to swim on the terraces.
9) The road up is framed by these cute flowers.
Tickets to Pamukkale: entrance fee
10) Because We visited Pamukkale on our own, so we had to buy entrance tickets on the spot, at the ticket office. Price – 25TL per person. To visit the Archaeological Museum of Hierapolis you will have to pay another 5TL per person. For antique baths 32TL. Museum cards are valid. At this checkpoint you only need to pay for the entrance to the territory; visits to other locations are paid for on the spot.
11) The dividing line, which can only be crossed barefoot. They are strictly watching this; a specially trained man standing nearby with a whip and a dog on a long leash did not enter the frame.
12) Travertine snowdrift.
13) The time is 9:45. There are still relatively few people, because the bulk of tourists coming from all over Turkey are still on their way.
14) We, of course, first of all rushed to climb the “drifts” and make faces for the camera.
15) Water flows from above in streams. At this time, sweat flows from us in streams.
16) It is assumed that this rapid stream is not some ordinary water, but mineral water.
17) Walking barefoot on such an uneven surface is not always comfortable. Although most of the soil is perfectly polished by endless streams of water, it is easy and pleasant to walk on it.
18) But there are also dried areas of damaged tuff, which are difficult to navigate without swear words move your feet.
19) Overall, the beginning is intriguing, the landscapes are unusual, impressive.
20) All the travertine terraces that are located along the main road up are obviously man-made.
21) But they still look cool. By the way, despite the apparent height, the depth in the travertines is ridiculous - and it won’t be knee-deep.
22) Most the travertine is filled with water, but these 3 in the distance stand dry, apparently they haven’t installed the water supply yet.
23) The flow of people is slowly increasing.
24) As you know, rejuvenating properties are attributed to the water that fills the terrace. The man in the photo has just been able to verify this; notice how surprised he looks at his wife (on the right in yellow), who only a second ago plunged into the blue liquid, and now she already looks like a 5-year-old baby.
25) You won’t believe it, just now a decrepit old man was standing next to us. SHOCK.
26) These terraces also stand dry, although they used to proudly sparkle with blue tints in the pictures in booklets.
27) Under such a bright sun, looking at this endless whiteness hurts the eyes. Only sunglasses can save you.
28) Behind us there is a view of a beautiful pond in which, as they say, geese swim.
29) The shoe police are not asleep. The moment of detaining a particularly dangerous offender armed with heavy size 45 boots. When announcing the verdict, the man was offered a choice - an 8-hour journey to Alanya on a sightseeing bus in the company of Russian package tourists, with a stop at souvenir shops or electric chair. We heard out of the blue that I chose the latter. But seriously, the guy was really bullied for about 15 minutes because he climbed almost to the very top in his huge boots.
30) View from the highest point. Let us remind you that it is only about 10:30 and this is not even the peak of the influx of tourists.
31) There is a cafe upstairs. Here, if anyone is interested, are the prices. For an approximate conversion to rubles, you need to multiply by 20.
32) And here, if anyone is interested, is a cat.
33) The area at the top is quite nicely arranged, gardens, trees, benches. Here you can, at least partially, hide from the scorching sun.
34) And this is where the “mineral” water that fills the terraces comes from.
35) In general, there is a beautiful view from the upper terraces.
36) Tourists are not allowed into this area, because the tuff deposits are very fragile, so here you can see water-filled terraces in more or less pristine form.
37) But here, not everything is so ideal, for some reason some of the calcium deposits at the top have darkened. Therefore, on the one hand there is beauty, and on the other, this.
38) You could have a pleasant time here, walking along the paved paths and admiring the surroundings...if it weren’t for the damn hellish heat of +40 degrees, which makes your brain boil.
Hierapolis - an ancient city
In this article I have only partially described what Hierapolis is, more full review look for the ancient city in a separate article -.
40) Pamukkale is not only a snow-white mountain, but also the ancient city of Hierapolis, the most interesting part of which is the restored theater.
41) Cleopatra’s baths are also located here. We decided not to waste time visiting them. Do you know why? Sorry for the ultimate snobbery, but after reading the reviews like the one below, we decided that this was clearly not for us.
“You can spend the whole day there, enjoying the warm thermal water. Millions of bubbles cover your body, it feels like you are bathing in champagne! Swimming in Cleopatra's pool makes you look 5 years younger. The skin becomes smooth and silky - no spa salon can compare with it. An indescribable feeling of lightness and bliss. I dived underwater several times with my eyes open, because... water has healing properties for vision! Thermal water is very useful for the intestines and digestive tract. Just a couple of sips in the morning on an empty stomach for 2-3 weeks will rid your body of waste and toxins! Magical place!!!" - writes Alevtina from Astana, who failed the entrance exam for a marketing specialist.
It's a pity that the pool does not have healing properties for the brain. In general - just no, let's move on. 
42) In addition to the theater, there is a scattering of simpler ruins on the territory.
43) They are not so obligatory for inspection, but if time allows, then why not. We only walked around a small part.
45) We liked Hierapolis and its theater no less than Cotton Mountain itself, perhaps also because in Turkey we didn’t really indulge ourselves much in visiting the ruins.
Although, for me personally, my favorite excursion from Antalya is a trip to To the world, to Saint Nicholas, a trip to Pamukkale, as it is now fashionable to say, is a must see.
Pamukkale is a unique natural formation. There are thermal springs near the city of Denizli (ancient Hierapolis). Water comes out of the ground. Its temperature in the springs reaches 55 degrees.
Flowing along the slopes of the hills for thousands of years, water saturated with calcium built snow-white mountains. Pamukkale (Turkish Pamukkale) - translated from Turkish means cotton castle or cotton fortress. Pamukkale is called the seventh wonder of the world. We would rather call it a miracle of nature, since the wonders of the world are still man-made, and Pamukkale was created by nature itself.
It's certainly worth a look. Moreover, if anyone was in Pamukkale before, before 2009, be sure to go again. You will be pleasantly surprised by the changes, and the whole ancient city of Hierapolis will open before you, which recent years Literally, brick by brick, it rises from the ground in all its splendor.
Even in ancient times, the healing properties of the thermal water of the Pamukkale and Karahait region attracted people here. The Holy City of Hierapolis was built here, which was perhaps one of the largest cities of the ancient world.
It is enough to look at the map of ancient Hierapolis to appreciate its size.
Now Pamukkale attracts tourists with the desire to rejuvenate by swimming in the pool of Cleopatra herself! And before, it was a large religious center with temples to Apollo and Artemis, with palaces of senators and patricians, with a beautiful theater, with streets decorated with snow-white marble statues and fountains of extraordinary beauty.
Three types of excursions to Pamukkale are organized from Antalya. One day without an overnight stay, two days with an overnight stay at a hotel and a two-day excursion including visits to both Pamukkale and Ephesus.
Roads in Turkey over the past 5-10 years have been excellent everywhere, two-lane highways, so the road to Pamukkale from Antalya rarely takes more than 3 hours. The excursion program is quite rich and introduces you not only to Pamukkale itself, but also to the traditional crafts in the area - carpet weaving and winemaking.
Pamukkale is also known for its textile factories, because thanks to the special properties of the water, cotton of the highest quality grows here. So, if you have heard about high quality Turkish bed linen, bathrobes and towels, do not miss the opportunity to purchase all this in Pamukkale branded shopping centers. Don’t be confused by the fact that they take herds of tourists there - these shops are no less popular among local residents. All of Türkiye knows that if you need good textiles, you need to go to Denizli. (This is the city where Pamukkale is located).
Choose for yourself which excursion you prefer, but keep in mind that on a one-day excursion you will have to try to see everything interesting that there is in Pamukkale. After all, you will first need to go around the huge necropolis, where unique examples of tombs and mounds are collected. Since Hierapolis had the glory of a holy city and also had healing springs, many noble citizens of the Roman Empire, rich people or people suffering from illnesses settled in Hierapolis. And to be buried in the holy city was the highest honor. Tombs began to be built during the lifetime and many of them served as entire family crypts. The most beautiful samples Tombs from the necropolis of Hierapolis are collected in the Pamukkale Museum, which we strongly recommend that you visit.
If you are a little tired from walking around the ancient city, you can relax by taking a swim in Cleopatra’s pool. This is exactly the place where a hot spring comes out of the ground. The water in the pool is so mineralized that your body is covered with bubbles, as if you were taking a bath with champagne! The water in Pamukkale contains a huge amount of beneficial chemical elements and helps fight many ailments. But even a short bath in the spring will allow you to heal cuts or damage to the skin, acne, and make your skin soft and silky.
Where the source itself is located, the depth reaches 6 meters. Here the water is warmest and least saturated with oxygen. The body does not stay afloat at all, going under water. Therefore, if you do not know how to swim, we strongly recommend that you not swim there, choose a shallower place in the center of the pool. Those who dare to swim to the source itself (be sure to hold on to the rope) will receive an unforgettable experience from the bubbling, crystal clear water.
Since the water is thermal, Staying in it for more than 20 minutes is not recommended! Entrance to the bathhouse is free, but entrance to the pool itself is paid. The ticket is not included in the price of the excursion for the reason that not everyone can take baths. People with high pressure, with cardiovascular diseases, heart surgery and pregnant women, swimming in the source is not recommended.
After sitting in the pool for 20 minutes, try to do a few more things:
1) Take a walk and take pictures on the travertines themselves
2) Visit the Hierapolis Museum. Entrance costs a little more than $2, but what you see inside is worth millions!
3) Go up to the amphitheater
If you have enough time, take another swim in the pool before heading home. By the way, there are pumps with water at the spring, so you can drink mineral water and take it into bottles with you.
If you choose a two-day excursion to Pamukkale, the program does not differ from a one-day excursion, but you will have additional opportunity take baths in thermal hotels located near Pamukkale and perhaps more time. By the way, Hierapolis does not close at night, so if you are a fan of wandering in the dark among ancient crypts, you can afford such an extreme experience by getting from your hotel to Hierapolis. You will have to buy an additional entrance ticket. The ticket office is open until 19.00 If you have a similar idea to come from the hotel to Hierapolis on your own - when you leave Pamukkale with a guide, heading to the hotel, you will pass by the ticket office. As a rule, they are still open at this time - buy yourself a ticket. And then either by taxi or on foot you will get to Hierapolis. This is especially true in the summer, when the days are much longer. We ended up there in winter, and had to wander in the ringing darkness among sarcophagi and tombs...
If you ask for advice, then you need to go to Pamukkale yourself and, of course, not for one day. This is especially true for those interested in history. ancient world and people of faith. After all, here in Hierapolis an ancient entrance to Hell was recently discovered. Next to this terrifying place, exuding poisonous gas(the entrance is now walled up) the tomb of the Apostle Philip, the closest associate of Christ, was discovered. It is known that the Apostle Philip actively preached in these places and was executed in Hierapolis. He, like Jesus Christ, was crucified on the cross.
A large basilica (church) was built on the site of the tomb in the first centuries AD. Thanks to the active work of Italian archaeologists, Hierapolis surprises with new discoveries every year and layer by layer rises from the ruins.
Information for those who decide to travel to Pamukkale on their own
WHERE IS PAMUKKALE?
Pamukkale is located near the city of Denizli in the northwest of Antalya. The distance from Antalya to Pamukkale is just over 250 km.
HOW TO GET TO PAMUKKALE?
By plane from Istanbul. Turkish Airlines operates daily flights to Denizli. From Denizli Airport to Pamukkale the shuttle takes just under an hour.
By regular bus. Bus service is very developed in Turkey. Comfortable buses with free tea and biscuits will take you from anywhere in Turkey in a matter of hours. To get to Pamukkale you need to take a ticket to Denizli. From Denizli bus station there are buses every half hour to Pamukkale and Karahait.
By car. As we said above, Turkey has excellent roads, so you can easily get to Pamukkale by car. Drive towards Denizli. When entering the city, stick to the main road. Drive through the city, then you will see a sign on a brown background - Hierapolis, Pamukkale. Follow the signs.
Hierapolis has two entrances and, accordingly, two parking lots. We recommend leaving your car near the upper gate. (at the entrance to Pamukkale - turn right). This gate is located closer to Cleopatra's pool, the travertines and the museum. And to the necropolis you can easily either walk or ride on service buses that run between the upper and lower gates of Hierapolis.
OPENING HOURS OF PAMUKKALE
IN winter time from November to March from 08.00 - 17.00
In summer from April to October from 09.00 - 19.00
HOW MUCH IS THE ENTRANCE COST TO PAMUCKALE?
The cost of the entrance ticket to the territory of the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis is 25 liras
Entrance to Cleopatra's pool is paid separately. Cost - 20 liras.
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In Antalya, rent a car for two days. Including insurance, the cost will be a little more than 50 euros. You can get to Pamukkale by any other means of transport. A train, plane or intercity bus will take you to the small town of Denizli, and from there it’s a 20-minute bus ride (dolmus) to Pamukkale. It is impossible to get lost, since the tourism business in this region is quite established.
Where to stay
In Pamukkale you can stay in a private family hotel. There are star hotels and guesthouses here to suit every taste. Some have their own thermal pool healing water. The room can be booked in advance.
Pamukkale is amazing phenomenon nature, the beauty of which cannot be created by human hands! Mount Chal Dag, about 50 meters high, as if covered with glaze, is covered with snow-white travertines. Water from hot thermal springs flows down the mountainside. Due to the large amount of calcium in the water, lime deposits have formed on the surface.
The surface area of the slope covered with a white cap is about two kilometers. Over thousands of years, cascades of travertine terraces with small pools filled with thermal water have formed in this place. The water temperature in the springs is from 35 degrees and above at any time of the year. In total, there are 17 thermal springs on the territory of Pamukkale.
The word "Pamukkale" is translated as "cotton fortress". Entrance to the territory of the travertine terraces is paid - 15 lire. Since the entire surface of the mountain is dazzlingly white, as if covered with snow, you need to have sunglasses with you. For tourists, there are hiking trails and observation decks along the mountainside.
Walk, admire and be amazed at the variety of amazing white patterns mineral coatings. To avoid damaging the fragile surface of the terraces, walking on them is only allowed barefoot. This makes a wonderful foot exfoliator! You can take a free bath in the travertine terraced pools filled with mineral water. Their depth is about 30 cm.
It is better to come to Pamukkale in spring or autumn. But if you come here in the summer, then keep in mind that during the day, due to tourist excursions, it is very crowded. That's why best time- morning or after 16.00.
Evening Pamukkale
When the crowds of tourists leave, from the upper terrace of the white mountain you can fully enjoy the beauty of this place and wander through places that are closed to the public during the day. At dusk, the mountain is illuminated with many lighting fixtures. However, it is better to take a flashlight for a walk at this time. Pamukkale is open for inspection 24 hours a day.
Be sure to stay to watch the sunset or sunrise. At this time, the mountain changes its scenery, and snow-white travertines with turquoise water take on a completely different look. The spectacle is indescribable! By the way, in the morning (until 9.00) you can enter the territory of Pamukkale Park for free.
The healing properties of the thermal springs of the “Cotton Fortress” have attracted people since ancient times. Queen Cleopatra herself visited Pamukkale to maintain her beauty. A large comfortable complex is named in her honor - “Cleopatra’s Pool”. The pool was built in ancient times on thermal springs that are still active today. They say that it was in this bathhouse that she took water procedures queen.
You can swim in this pool for a fee - 25 liras. Water temperature all year round- 35 degrees. Ancient columns and slabs are scattered at the bottom of the pool. Local authorities decided not to remove them in order to preserve the flavor of the ancient era. Entrance to the pool area is free. Here you can eat in a small cafeteria or relax on the sun loungers. Lockers for things and a toilet are provided. The pool is open from 8.00 to 20.00.
Thermal water in Pamukkale springs healing properties compared to Narzan. In addition to baths, it is taken orally, as it has a rejuvenating effect and is indicated for many diseases.
Hierapolis is a huge ancient ancient city located along right side from the travertine terraces. The first settlements there date back to 2 thousand years BC. The city attracted people with its close location of thermal springs. From the first century BC. it became part of the Roman Empire. Due to frequent earthquakes, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times. But the last one (in 1354) completely destroyed the city. Restoration began only at the end of the 19th century. Archaeological excavations are still ongoing. There are many interesting things to see in Hierapolis. Entrance to the city's territory is free.
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The most attractive and grandiose building ancient city- Amphitheater. Its construction lasted almost 15 years. The theater was built in the 1st century and could accommodate up to 15 thousand spectators. Today there are ongoing restoration work. The theater looks like a huge deep bowl with steep steps. This place is very popular among tourists.
Another restored object is the largest Necropolis of the Middle Ages in Asia Minor. About 1,200 people are buried there. Pilgrims from all over the world flocked to the healing places of the thermal springs of Hierapolis. Some received their healing and returned, while others remained. Here you can find burials various shapes, sizes and types - burial mounds, tombs and crypts. The most ancient burials are Greek, from the period of the first century AD.
The northern baths (Basilica) and the ruins of the Church of St. Philip the Apostle are interesting to explore. Here he founded the first Christian community. Here he was crucified on the cross upside down. You can stroll along the ancient Street Frontina and go to the museum located in the former Roman baths (therms). Entrance to the museum is 5 liras. The ancient city of Hierapolis and Pamukkale are the subject World Heritage UNESCO.
Pammukale is a famous attraction visited by millions of tourists every year. Although most tourists get to Pamukkale on excursions organized by travel agencies, there are also a fair number of independent travelers who get to Pamukkale on their own.
If you are planning to get to Pamukkale on your own, you can read the information below.
How to get to Pamukkale from Antalya
As you know, Antalya is one of the largest cities in Turkey, and it has bus connections to many other cities, including Denizli, near which Cotton Castle is located. Since the distance between the two cities is not very long, you can go to Denizli by bus. It will take you 4-5 hours to get from Antalya to Denizli by bus.
There are many buses that depart from Antalya to Denizli throughout the day, so you don't need to worry about it. Pamukkale Turizm is a popular bus company that has branches in Antalya city center as well as in popular tourist places such as Belek and Kemer.
Here is the Pamukkale Turizm bus schedule from Antalya to Denizli: 00:30, 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30 , 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 23:59.
Metro Turizm, another popular bus company, also offers several buses per day from Antalya to Denizli. Buses from this company depart from Antalya towards Pamukkale at 13:30, 22:00, 23:00 and 23:59.
Uludag buses depart from Antalya at 10:00, 20:00, 23:30.
Isparta buses depart from Antalya to Denizli at 06:30, 10:30 and 14:30.
How to get to Pamukkale from Kemer
If you want to get from Kemer to Pamukkale, then you first need to get from Kemer to Antalya, and only then go from Antalya to Denizli. Since buses from Antalya to Denizli depart quite frequently throughout the day, you don't have to worry about bus schedules - you can go from Kemer to Antalya at any time of the day.
How to get to Pamukkale from Marmaris
Marmaris is located in the Mugla region, approximately 210 km from Pamukkale. Trains from Marmaris to Pamukkale take about 3-4 hours. How to get to Pamukkale from this area on your own?
The bus is the best way, unless you plan to rent a car. Several buses go from Marmaris to Denizli every day.
Pamukkale Turizm is one of the most popular bus companies in Turkey and it offers many buses in southwest Turkey. Pamukkale Turizm buses that run on the route Marmaris - Pamukkale (Denizli) have wireless access Internet and LCD screen for each seat. The price of a one-way ticket is about 27 TL.
Pamukkale Turizm buses depart from Marmaris to Denizli at 09:30, 12:45, 20:00 and 20:31.
Metro Turizm offers 2 more buses a day on this route.
How to get to Pamukkale from Istanbul
Istanbul, the city of sultans, is a unique city that connects Europe and Asia through the Bosphorus Bridge. It attracts millions of tourists every year and many tourists come to Istanbul to start their Turkey travels. If you are wondering how to get to Pamukkale from Istanbul and want to know the most convenient ways travel to Pamukkale, we will give you the information you need.
There are 2 main ways to get from Istanbul to Pamukkale: flying and traveling by bus.
Flying on an airplane.
As you know, Pamukkale is located in the Denizli region, where there is an airport. There are currently 3 airlines offering flights to this airport from Istanbul. Denizli Airport is about 70 km from Pamukkale, but you can easily get from the airport to Pamukkale.
Turkish Airlines offers several flights per day between Istanbul and Denizli. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour. Turkish Airlines flights are convenient for those who arrive at Ataturk Airport and want to go straight to Pamukkale.
Borajet Airlines operates mainly within Turkey. Borajet flights depart from Sabiha Gokcen Airport, which is located on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Pegasus Airlines also operates flights from Sabiha Gokcen Airport. This airline's planes fly to Denizli only 5 times a week.
Travel by bus.
Every 1-1.5 hours a bus leaves from Istanbul to Denizli. You can take these buses from both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. The bus ride takes approximately 10 hours.
Pamukkale Turizm offers several bus services per day from Istanbul to Denizli Bus Station (Denizli Otogar). Pamukkale is only 20 minutes away from this station. You can take a dolmuş or a taxi to Pamukkale.
How to get to Pamukkale from Alanya
Alanya is approximately 370 km from Pamukkale, so it will take you about 6 hours to travel from this city to Pamukkale. Since the distance between Alanya and Pamukkale is long, we recommend that you go to the popular tourist attraction with an overnight stay.
How to get from Alanya to Pamukkale? Basically, if you don't plan to rent a car, then you have only one option left - the bus.
The Pamukkale Turizm bus company offers buses with LCD screens that allow you to play games or listen to music, as well as wireless Internet access. However, not all buses running between Alanya and Pamukkale have these screens. Some buses even have power outlets so you can charge your laptop or phone on the go. The cost of a bus ticket from this company is about 38 TL.
Pamukkale Turizm buses depart from Alanya to Denizli at 08:00, 09:30, 10:30, 13:30, 15:30, 20:15, 21:30 and 22:30.
Buses Uludag Turizm is a good alternative to Pamukkale Turizm. The buses of this company have wireless Internet access. They depart from Alanya at 17:15 and 20:45, and tickets for the Uludag bus company cost about 30 TL.
Metro Turizm offers 3 buses to Pamukkale, which run at 10:00, 20:00 and 21:00. The ticket costs between 35-38 TL.
All tourists planning to visit Turkey are interested in the question - what is price or price tour V Pamukkale? Let's figure it out together. In 2017, about two million tourists took tours to Pamukkale in Turkey. According to bold forecasts, this figure should rise to 3 million in 2019. Thus, a trip to Pamukkale, to the snow-white mountain and travertines filled with turquoise water, confidently becomes a promoted brand, akin to Turkish coffee, Turkish delight or sheepskin coats.
Today, excursions or tours to Pamukkale are carried out from all popular Turkish resorts, for example Antalya, Alanya, Side, Belek or Marmaris on comfortable buses. The price (cost) of an excursion to Pamukkale in 2019 is determined, first of all, by the duration of the tour - one-day or two-day. The price of a one-day excursion to Pamukkale is approximately one and a half times cheaper than a two-day tour. At the same time, the price of a double room for one night in Pamukkale 4* and 5* hotels is only 10-15 dollars.
A street travel agency can sell a one-day excursion at a price of $35-45, while for a hotel guide from Coral, Pegas or Tez Tour the price list ranges from $50-70. Excursion price in Pamukkale - Ephesus for two days at a street travel agency in the center of Kemer is about 60 dollars, while in a hotel the price often soars to 90 dollars!
IN price tour to Pamukkale may include a pass (35TL) to the area natural complex. Or maybe not! Typically, street vendors do not include these costs in the base price. You will need Turkish money in two more cases, because the price of the excursion does not include a visit to the Pamukkale Archaeological Museum (5TL) and Cleopatra's Pool (32TL). Yes, I almost forgot, the cost (price) of the tour does not include drinks, for example, water or beer. The price of a small bottle of water in a restaurant is 1TL, and the cost of a can
