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Balıkesir to Istanbul buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Balıkesir and Istanbul takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balıkesir 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.

5h 30m
Duration
321 km
Distance
₺950
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Balıkesir to Istanbul bus times

Buses run twice daily between Balıkesir and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Balıkesir is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balıkesir 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: 321 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Balikesir to Istanbul Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Pamukkale Turizm also services this route twice daily.

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