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There are 7 ways to get from Ayvalik 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 50m
    ₺600–1,600

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Edremitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edremit Terminal to Bandırma İDObus bus 103
    3. Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry ferry
    7h 45m
    ₺1,538–2,660

  3. Drive  400 km

    1. Drive from Ayvalik to Istanbulcar car 400 km
    3h 46m
    ₺2,753–3,977

  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 16m
    ₺4,402–32,467

  5. 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

  6. Bus, train to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly to Istanbul 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 Airport (IST)plane plane ADB - IST
    6h 26m

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

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Burhaniyebus bus
    2. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane EDO - IST
    3. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    4h 23m
    ₺12,199–18,444

Ayvalik to Istanbul by bus

Calendar120Weekly Buses
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₺600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ayvalık bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺600–900 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Four other operators also service this route.

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