There are 4 ways to get from Canakkale to Istanbul by car ferry, bus, car, or plane
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Car ferry, bus
best- Take the carferry from Çanakkale Iskele to Eceabatcarferry
- Take the bus from Eceabat to İstanbul Esenlerbus
5h 50m₺703–2,545Drive 300.8 km
- Drive from Canakkale to Istanbulcar 300.8 km
3h 19m₺1,725–2,492Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Çanakkale to Edremitbus
- Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane EDO - SAW
6h 7m₺16,691–28,561Bus, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Çanakkale to Edremitbus
- Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul (IST)plane EDO - IST
6h 9m₺12,688–35,538
Canakkale to Istanbul by car ferry and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canakkale to Istanbul is to car ferry and bus which costs 700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Canakkale to Istanbul is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.500 ₺.
The distance between Canakkale and Istanbul is 297 km. The road distance is 300.8 km.
The best way to get from Canakkale to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs 700 ₺ - 2.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Canakkale to Istanbul, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Canakkale to Istanbul is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Canakkale to Istanbul.
There are 4267+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Canakkale, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
There is no direct connection from Canakkale to Istanbul. However, you can take the car ferry to Eceabat, walk to Eceabat, then take the bus to İstanbul Esenler. Alternatively, you can drive from Canakkale to Istanbul in around 3h 19m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–27,000
- Phone
- 444 00 17
- [email protected]
- Website
- truvaturizm.com
Bus from Eceabat to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700
- Schedules at
- truvaturizm.com
Bus from Çanakkale to Edremit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- truvaturizm.com
Bus from Çanakkale to Edremit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- truvaturizm.com
- Phone
- 444 0 752
- [email protected]
- Website
- gdu.com.tr
Car ferry from Çanakkale Iskele to Eceabat
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺3–845
- Schedules at
- gdu.com.tr
- Passenger
- ₺35
- Car
- ₺845
- Motorbike
- ₺275
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