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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 11m
    ₺15,202–32,467

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3402 / ...
    7h 20m
    ₺650–1,700

  3. 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 30m
    ₺1,539–2,661

  4. Drive  400.6 km

    1. Drive from Ayvalık to Istanbulcar car 400.6 km
    3h 46m
    ₺2,315–3,344

  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 13m
    ₺12,199–34,444

  6. 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 16m

  7. 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

  8. Bus via Konakoğlu rest station

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus bus FlixBus KK0149
    2. Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK1610 / ...
    8h 38m
    ₺832–1,184

Ayvalık to Istanbul by bus

Calendar147Weekly Buses
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₺650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ayvalık bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺650–900 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Four other operators also service this route.

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