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

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There are 6 ways to get from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) 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 29m
    ₺791–1,353

  2. Bus via Balıkesir

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Balıkesir to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    5h 47m
    ₺550–1,548

  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

    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
    4h 7m
    ₺14,376–24,763

Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) by train and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,008Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Balıkesir, Turkey and Istanbul (State), 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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