There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Balıkhisar by train, plane, bus, car, or ferry
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₺1,688–2,305Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdarferry
- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
7h 1m₺933–1,251Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
6h 40m₺972–1,346Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
7h 47m₺1,370–1,832Drive 452.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Balıkhisarcar 452.6 km
4h 15m₺3,029–4,375Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
3h 12m₺12,084–13,084
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 ferry and train which costs 900 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balıkhisar is to Metro and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 13.500 ₺.
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 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Balıkhisar. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
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 which takes 6h 40m and costs 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
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 Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Balıkhisar is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balıkhisar, Ankara, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara hourly. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–11,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,200
- 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
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdar
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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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 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 244+ hotels available in Balıkhisar.