There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Balıkesir by bus, ferry, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Balikesirbus
5h 13m₺950–1,400Bus via Balıkesir Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir bus stationbus FlixBus KK3407 / ...
6h 15m₺500–1,700Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry
- Take the train from Bandirma Sehir to Balikesirtrain Ic
5h 48m₺1,003–1,382Train
- 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₺1,623–2,344
Istanbul to Balıkesir by ferry and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balıkesir is to train which costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balıkesir is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Balikesir. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul 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 and Balıkesir is 321 km. The road distance is 279.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Balıkesir without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
The bus from Istanbul Otogari to Balikesir takes 5h 13m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Istanbul to Balıkesir bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Balıkesir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Balıkesir is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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 to Balıkesir bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Balikesir station.
Istanbul to Balıkesir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Balıkesir is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Istanbul to Balıkesir.
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