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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Marmara Islandby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Marmara Island by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Erdekcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    8h 34m
    ₺1,744–4,318

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Erdek bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    11h 45m
    ₺1,342–3,340

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  • Distance: 348.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Marmara Island, Balıkesir, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Marmara Island. However, you can drive to Erdek, take the car ferry to Marmara, then drive to Marmara Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Marmara Island via Bursa, Bursa bus station, Erdek bus station, Erdek, and Marmara in around 11h 45m.

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