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How to get fromAyvalık to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ayvalık to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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

    best
    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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK1610A / ...
    8h 20m
    ₺700–1,800

  3. Bus via Burhaniye

    1. Take the bus from Burhaniye bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3402 / ...
    7h 27m
    ₺822–2,233

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık bus station to Edremit bus stationbus 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

  5. Drive  400.6 km

    1. Drive from Ayvalık to Istanbulcar car 400.6 km
    3h 46m
    ₺2,905–4,196

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

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık bus station to Aliağa bus stationbus 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 42m
    ₺2,023–4,347

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

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık bus station to Aliağa bus stationbus 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 34m
    ₺12,420–14,524

  8. 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

Ayvalık to Istanbul by bus

Calendar135Weekly Buses
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₺822Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Burhaniye bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺600–850 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Balikesir Uludağ also services this route 5 times a day.

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