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Trip Overview

The average bus between Akçay and Istanbul takes 6h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Akçay to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 56m
Duration
418 km
Distance
₺1,200
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Akçay to Istanbul bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Akçay and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Akçay is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 3:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 5m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Akçay to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 418.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Akçay, Balıkesir, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Akçay to İstanbul Esenler every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺900–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators