There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane
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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 Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir bus stationbus FlixBus KK3407 / ...
6h 51m₺542–1,742Bus
- 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
9h 59m₺848–1,258Drive 279.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Balıkesircar 279.8 km
2h 35m₺1,622–2,343Fly, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane SAW - EDO
- Take the bus from Burhaniye to Balıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezibus
4h 11m₺6,862–32,482
Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir by ferry and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir is to train which costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Balıkesir is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
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 9h 59m.
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 9h 59m.
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 9h 59m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–18,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,100–32,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Bandirma Sehir to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺150–220
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskisehir to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺950–1,400
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,700
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Burhaniye to Balıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺340–440
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 40 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesirulasim.com.tr
Bus from Burhaniye to Balıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺321
- Schedules at
- balikesirulasim.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Burhaniye to Balıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- [email protected]
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
Ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
- Economy
- ₺850–1,200
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 16+ hotels available in Balıkesir.