Kas to Kalkan is a coastal trip of 28 km by the D400, with a drive of 36 minutes between Kaş Merkez and Kalkan Merkez. You can make the journey by road or take a dolmuş; Kalkan’s harbour and the stop at Kaputaş Beach make useful points to plan around. Hotel Aysima is a hotel in Kaş.
- Road route: D400 coastal road, 28 km and 36 minutes between the town centres.
- Public transport: Kaş dolmuşes make shorter journeys to Kalkan and Kaputaş.
- Route landmark: Kaputaş Plajı is about 21 km along the D400 from Kaş Merkez.
- Return trip: A southbound dolmuş from Kalkan to Kaş takes around 30 minutes.
Distance and route between Kaş and Kalkan
The D400 connects Kaş and Kalkan along a coastal road with bends beside cliffs. The route runs from Kaş Merkez, at Cumhuriyet Meydanı, to Kalkan Merkez.
Kaputaş Plajı is about 21 km from Kaş Merkez along the route, and Kalkan’s eastern entrance comes at about 24 km. If you’re driving, these landmarks help you follow the route; check current road conditions before setting out. The Kaputaş Beach from Kaş route is another way to plan a stop along this stretch.
How do you get from Kaş to Kalkan?
You can travel between Kaş and Kalkan by car on the D400 or by dolmuş. Kaş’s bus station is on the north side of town, and Kaş dolmuşes serve shorter journeys to Kalkan and Kaputaş, according to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The local dolmuş is a practical option if you want to leave the car behind. There is no current operator-published departure timetable or fare to rely on here, so confirm the details locally before travelling. The Kaş bus station telephone number is (0242) 836 1020.
If you’re driving, allow for the bends along the coastal road and take care on the cliffside stretches. Kaputaş Plajı lies on the route, so you can make it a stop rather than treating the journey as a direct transfer.
For a different type of outing from Kaş, Patara from Kaş combines an ancient city and a beach.
Planning time in Kalkan
Kalkan’s harbour and waterfront give you a natural place to start exploring town. Local dolmuşes begin at Kalkan’s otogar and run through town along Şehitler Caddesi, which can help you orient yourself after arriving.
For a beach stop on the way, the southbound dolmuş from Kalkan to Kaş passes Kaputaş Beach roughly 10 minutes after leaving Kalkan. That makes it possible to combine time in Kalkan with a stop at Kaputaş on the return leg, while keeping in mind that the journey to Kaş takes around 30 minutes.
Returning to Kaş
For the return, board the southbound dolmuş at Kalkan’s otogar or flag one down in town near the upper roundabout. It passes through Kalkan, stops at Kaputaş Beach, then continues to Kaş; the journey takes around 30 minutes.
Check the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism's official site before you go for current transport information. The Kaş–Kalkan route is a local journey, not one of the longer bus services from Kaş to Antalya or Fethiye. If you’re considering a sea crossing instead, the Kaş ferry guide covers the pier, tickets and crossing information.
FAQs
How far is Kalkan from Kaş?
The D400 route between Kaş Merkez and Kalkan Merkez is 28 km, with a drive time of 36 minutes.
Does the Kaş dolmuş go to Kalkan?
Yes. Kaş dolmuşes make shorter journeys to Kalkan and Kaputaş. Confirm current departure details locally before travelling.
Can you stop at Kaputaş Beach on the way back?
Yes. The southbound dolmuş from Kalkan to Kaş stops at Kaputaş Beach roughly 10 minutes after leaving Kalkan.