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How to get fromAyvalık to Istanbul (State)by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayvalık to Istanbul (State) by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

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    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Burhaniyebus bus
    2. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane EDO - SAW
    3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Huzurevitrain train
    3h 28m
    ₺6,657–32,402

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayvalık bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3402 / ...
    7h 36m
    ₺699–1,542

  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
    ₺2,323–3,356

  5. Bus, 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 via Ayvalik

    1. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus bus
    8h 33m
    ₺1,259–1,723

Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,063Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Ayvalık, Turkey and Istanbul (State), 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. Three other operators also service this route.

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