There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir by ferry, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry
- Take the train from Bandirma Sehir to Balikesirtrain Ic
5h 48m₺1,003–1,382Bus via Balıkesir Otogar
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Balikesirbus
7h 47m₺542–1,642Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Balikesirbus
6h 26m₺992–1,442Train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehirtrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Balikesirtrain Ic
10h 3m₺848–1,258Drive 279.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Balıkesircar 279.8 km
2h 35m₺1,569–2,266
Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir is to train which costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Balikesir via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Balikesir via Istanbul(Pendik) and Eskisehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Balıkesir is 200 km. The road distance is 279.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 48m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs 950 ₺ - 1.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Balıkesir, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Balikesir 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Balikesir via Pendik, Istanbul(Pendik), and Eskisehir in around 10h 3m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Bandirma Sehir to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺150–220
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Eskisehir to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺950–1,400
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,600
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,350
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺500–700
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- [email protected]
- Website
- ido.com.tr
Ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.ido.com.tr/en/
- Economy
- ₺850–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Balikesir station.
Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir.
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