How to travel between Cappadocia and Antalya: best routes and tips
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago
TL;DR
Cappadocia to Antalya takes roughly 6–8 hours by car or bus. Konya and Eğirdir are popular stops along the way. From Izmir, allow 8–10 hours with sightseeing.
What the community said
The recommended route from Nevşehir to Antalya goes via Konya — worth stopping to see the Mevlana Museum and Selimiye Mosque — then continuing through Beyşehir or Eğirdir along scenic lakes. Total distance is around 550–600 km, roughly 7–8 hours by car with stops.
19 days ago Route: Nevşehir → Konya → Eğirdir → Antalya
Driving from Izmir to Cappadocia, a convenient route goes through Afyonkarahisar and Aksaray. Afyon is a good stop — known for thermal baths and its historic old town. Total distance is around 700 km, expect 8–10 hours of driving.
19 days ago Route: Izmir → Afyon → Aksaray → Cappadocia
For a guided transfer from Antalya to Cappadocia in English, private tours are the most flexible option — they allow stops at sights along the way. Typical itineraries include Konya and key Cappadocia sites such as Göreme, Uçhisar, and Derinkuyu.
19 days ago Key stops: Konya, Göreme, Uçhisar, Derinkuyu