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How to get fromIstanbul to Balıkesirby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Balıkesir by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Balikesirbus bus
    5h 13m
    ₺950–1,400

  2. Bus via Balıkesir Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Balikesirbus bus
    5h 55m
    ₺500–1,600

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Bandirma Sehir to Balikesirtrain train Ic
    5h 48m
    ₺1,003–1,382

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Eskişehirtrain train Yht / ...
    2. Take the train from Eskisehir to Balikesirtrain train Ic
    10h 41m
    ₺877–1,315

  5. Drive  279.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Balıkesircar car 279.8 km
    2h 35m
    ₺2,035–2,939

  6. Bus via Mustafakemalpaşa

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK1625 / ...
    2. Take the bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to Balıkesir bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK1625 / ...
    6h 22m
    ₺719–985

  7. Metro, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane plane SAW - EDO
    3. Take the bus from Burhaniye to Balıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezibus bus
    4h 49m
    ₺4,608–32,545

Istanbul to Balıkesir by ferry and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,003Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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 Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Eskişehir, and Eskisehir in around 10h 41m.

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