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How to get fromIstanbul to Canakkaleby bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Canakkale by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Eceabatbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Eceabat to Çanakkale Iskelecarferry car ferry
    5h 11m
    ₺1,702–2,550

  2. Drive  301 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Canakkalecar car 301 km
    3h 12m
    ₺1,724–2,490

  3. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane plane SAW - EDO
    2. Take the bus from Edremit to Çanakkalebus bus
    6h 22m
    ₺15,782–28,699

  4. Fly from Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane plane IST - EDO
    2. Take the bus from Edremit to Çanakkalebus bus
    6h 12m
    ₺12,778–35,678

Istanbul to Canakkale by bus and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,702Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 296.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Canakkale. However, you can take the bus to Eceabat, walk to Eceabat, then take the car ferry to Çanakkale Iskele. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Canakkale in around 3h 12m.

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