There are 5 ways to get from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) by train, ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Balıkesir to Bandırma Şehirtrain 6 Eylül Ekspresi / ...
- Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry
5h 37m₺1,008–1,418Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Balıkesir to İstanbul Esenlerbus
5h 44m₺550–1,548Train
- Take the train from Balikesir to Eskisehirtrain Ic
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
9h 14m₺875–1,252Drive 279.6 km
- Drive from Balıkesir to Istanbulcar 279.6 km
2h 36m₺1,621–2,341Bus via Mustafakemalpaşa
- Take the bus from Balıkesir bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus stationbus FlixBus KK3405B / ...
- Take the bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK3402 / ...
7h₺741–1,045
Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) by train and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) is to bus via Mustafakemalpaşa which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Balıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezi and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Balıkesir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Balikesir and arriving at Yenikapi via Eskisehir and Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Balıkesir and Istanbul (State) is 200 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.
The best way to get from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 37m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, depart from Balıkesir station.
Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Balikesir station.
The best way to get from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs 550 ₺ - 1.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Balıkesir, Turkey and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
Balikesir Uludağ operates a bus from Balıkesir to İstanbul Esenler every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 5h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balikesir to Yenikapi via Eskisehir, Istanbul(Pendik), and Pendik in around 9h 14m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Balıkesir to Bandırma Şehir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺150–220
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Balikesir to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺430–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskisehir to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Balıkesir to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Balıkesir to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺500–700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Balıkesir bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺250–360
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Balıkesir to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,600
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Balıkesir to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,400
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- [email protected]
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
Ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapı
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
- Economy
- ₺850–1,200
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Booking & Getting There
Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balıkesir to Istanbul (State) is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Balıkesir to Istanbul (State).
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