Kusadasi, literally Bird Island, is a small town in Aydın known for its rich fauna and lovely beaches. On the other hand, it’s conveniently located just a few miles away from the House of the Virgin Mary and the Ancient City of Ephesus. Definitely worth a visit. Let’s learn how to get Kusadasi from Selcuk.
How far is Selcuk to Kusadasi?
The distance from Selcuk to Kusadasi is approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) and it takes around 25 minutes by car to get city center of Kusadasi.
How to get Kusadasi from Selcuk?
If you are in Selcuk and want to go to Kusadasi, you have two main options for getting there: public transportation by minibusses (Called Dolmus in Turkish) and private transportation by a yellow taxi.
Public Transportation to Kusadasi from Selcuk : Kusadasi Minibus (Dolmus)
Firstly, there is public transportation to Kusadasi from Selcuk. You can reach Kusadasi by minibusses from Selcuk Bus Terminal or Bus Stop in Selcuk town center. (Please see locations below.) Kusadasi is 15 km from the Selcuk town center and can be reached in 20 minutes by minibus.
When you arrive at the bus station, you will use one of the white minibusses with Selcuk – Kusadasi written on it, pay the participant 100 Turkish Lira (2026) and wait for your bus to arrive/fill up. The bus ride takes less than 20 minutes. You will know you have a stop as the bus driver has to shout “Kusadasi”. Also, the last stop will be the Kusadasi town center.
Selcuk – Kusadasi Minibus Timetable
| Season | First Minibus from Selcuk | Last Minibus from Selcuk | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 01 April – 31 September | 06:00 | 23:30 | Every 15 minutes |
| Winter 1 October – 31 March | 07:00 | 20:30 | Every 30 minutes |
We recommend arriving at the Selcuk Bus Terminal at least 15 minutes before the times listed in the table above. (Selcuk Bus Terminal Location: Google Maps Link)
The minibusses depart from the Selcuk Bus Terminal 15 minutes before their listed departure times and pick up passengers in front of the old terminal in Selcuk town center, next to Selcuk Municipality Building, at the specified departure times. (Location of Municipality Building: Google Maps Link)
Return to Selcuk
However, are you looking for Transportation from Kusadasi to Selcuk? Then, you can read Selcuk: How to get from Kusadasi? – Transportation Guide
Selcuk – Kusadasi Dolmus: Hotel’s Stops
However, if you want to reach a hotel from Selcuk, the same minibus stops at the hotels below. On the other hand, you may want to stay in one of the hotels below and go to the center of Kusadasi.
- Adaland Aquapark & Dolphin Park
- Ladonia Hotels Adakule
- Aqua Fantasy Aquapark & Hotel
- Beyt Hotel Resort & Spa
- Korumar Ephesus Beach & Spa Resort
- Kustur Holiday Club
- Labranda Ephesus Princess
- Palm Wings Ephesus Beach Resort
- Pigale Family Club
- Pine bay Holiday Resort
- Ramada Resort
- Richmond Ephesus Resort
- Tusan Beach Resort
Private Transportation to Kusadasi from Selcuk: Terminal Cabstand
Secondly, there is also a private transportation option to Kusadasi from Selcuk. You can also reach Kusadasi by taxi from Selcuk Old Bus Terminal Cabstand located in the Selcuk district center (Selcuk Old Bus Terminal Location). The town is 15 km away from Selcuk town center and can be reached in 15 minutes by taxi. When you arrive at the terminal cab stand, you can talk to the driver and agree on the cost of transportation. (In addition, the cost is approximately 100-120€)
You might be interested to read Selcuk Attractions – 12 things to do – Selcuk Travel Guide before you leave the town.