Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Balçovaby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Balçova

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Balçova by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Metro to Istanbul, fly, line 311 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane IST - ADB
    3. Take the bus from Fahrettin Altay Meydan 8 to Hocabus bus
    4h 53m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    9h 8m
    ₺700–2,000

  3. Drive  473.7 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Balçovacar car 473.7 km
    4h 27m
    ₺2,715–3,922

  4. Train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, line 311 bus

    1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesmetrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane SAW - ADB
    4. Take the bus from Fahrettin Altay Meydan 8 to Hocabus bus
    5h 13m

  5. Bus via Konakoğlu rest station

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus bus FlixBus KK1610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İzmir bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK1610 / ...
    11h 45m
    ₺956–1,312

Istanbul to Balçova by bus and tram

Calendar404Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₺700Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Balçova.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 420.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balçova, Turkey?

Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Nine other operators also service this route.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.