There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Balıkhisar 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.
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SAW - ESB
3h 12m₺1,788–3,405Train via Pendik
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
6h 1m₺858–1,188Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
7h 39m₺1,324–1,779Drive 452.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Balıkhisarcar 452.6 km
4h 15m₺2,599–3,753Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
3h 2m₺12,084–13,584Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
6h 32m₺927–1,295
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balıkhisar is to train via Pendik which costs 850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balıkhisar is to Metro and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Balıkhisar. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ankara Airport via Güvenpark Kızılay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Balıkhisar. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Istanbul and Balıkhisar is 363 km. The road distance is 452.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Balıkhisar without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 6h 1m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Istanbul to Balıkhisar, including transfers.
Istanbul to Balıkhisar bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Balıkhisar train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Balıkhisar is to train via Pendik which takes 6h 1m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balıkhisar, Ankara, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- 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
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- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Balıkhisar bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Istanbul to Balıkhisar train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Balıkhisar is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Istanbul to Balıkhisar.
There are 239+ hotels available in Balıkhisar.