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How to get fromCanakkale to Istanbulby car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Canakkale to Istanbul by car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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    1. Take the car ferry from Çanakkale Iskele to Eceabatcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Eceabat to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    5h 50m
    ₺703–2,545

  2. Drive 300.6 km

    1. Drive from Canakkale to Istanbulcar car 300.6 km
    3h 19m
    ₺1,680–2,427

  3. Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Çanakkale to Edremitbus bus
    2. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane EDO - SAW
    6h 6m
    ₺14,528–24,918

  4. Bus, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Çanakkale to Edremitbus bus
    2. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane EDO - IST
    6h 9m
    ₺12,525–33,895

Canakkale to Istanbul by car ferry and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₺703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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.

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