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There are 7 ways to get from Ayvalık to Istanbul by bus, ferry, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3402 / ...
    6h 35m
    ₺600–1,600

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sarımsaklı to Bandırma İDObus bus 104
    2. Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry ferry
    7h 34m
    ₺1,519–1,869

  3. Drive 400.6 km

    1. Drive from Ayvalık to Istanbulcar car 400.6 km
    3h 46m
    ₺2,244–3,241

  4. Fly Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane EDO - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    4h 3m
    ₺14,144–24,409

  5. Bus to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Burhaniyebus bus
    2. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane EDO - IST
    3. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    4h 6m
    ₺12,141–33,386

  6. Bus, train to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Aliağabus bus
    2. Take the train from Aliağa to Adnan Menderestrain train
    3. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ADB - SAW
    6h 34m

  7. Bus, train to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Aliağabus bus
    2. Take the train from Aliağa to Adnan Menderestrain train
    3. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ADB - IST
    6h 21m

Ayvalık to Istanbul by bus

Calendar189Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₺600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ayvalık bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺600–900 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Four other operators also service this route.

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