There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Akçay by ferry, bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry
- Take the bus from Bandırma İDO to Akçay Terminalbus 103
5h 59m₺1,461–1,770Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akçaybus
6h 45m₺600–1,500Drive 372.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Akçaycar 372.1 km
3h 32m₺2,158–3,117Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane SAW - EDO
3h 54m₺6,650–32,167Bus via Burhaniye bus station
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Burhaniye bus stationbus FlixBus KK3537 / ...
7h 53m₺879–2,275Metro to Istanbul, fly, line 90 bus
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane IST - EDO
- Take the bus from Körfez Anadolu Lisesi to 401. Sokakbus
3h 44m
Istanbul to Akçay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Akçay is to bus which costs 600 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Akçay is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Akçay. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Istanbul and Akçay is 304 km. The road distance is 372.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Akçay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Istanbul to Akçay, including transfers.
Istanbul to Akçay bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Akçay bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Akçay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Akçay is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Istanbul to Akçay.
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Akçay, Balıkesir, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akçay every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺900–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–34,000
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 444 40 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesirulasim.com.tr
Bus from Bandırma İDO to Akçay Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺608
- Schedules at
- balikesirulasim.com.tr
Bus from Körfez Anadolu Lisesi to 401. Sokak
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- balikesirulasim.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akçay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,500
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akçay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Burhaniye bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akçay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Burhaniye bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,500
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akçay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,400
- Schedules at
- varan.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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