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

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There are 6 ways to get from Balıkesir to Istanbul by bus, train, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Balikesir to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    5h 13m
    ₺750–1,400

  2. Bus via Balıkesir

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Balıkesir to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    5h 30m
    ₺500–1,600

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Balıkesir to Bandırma Şehirtrain train 6 Eylül Ekspresi / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry ferry
    5h 37m
    ₺1,008–1,418

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Balikesir to Eskisehirtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Eskisehir to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    9h 19m
    ₺875–1,252

  5. Drive 279.6 km

    1. Drive from Balıkesir to Istanbulcar car 279.6 km
    2h 36m
    ₺1,568–2,264

  6. Bus, fly, Metro

    1. Take the bus from Balikesir to Edremitbus 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 Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    4h 49m
    ₺14,421–24,828

Balıkesir to Istanbul by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₺750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Balikesir to Istanbul Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Pamukkale Turizm also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balikesir to Yenikapi via Eskisehir, Istanbul(Pendik), and Pendik in around 9h 19m.

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