There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Erdek by ferry, 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.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry
3h 27m₺1,803–2,362Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Erdek bus stationbus FlixBus KK1613 / ...
5h 30m₺500–1,300Bus via Bursa
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Erdek bus stationbus FlixBus KK1613 / ...
4h 56m₺673–1,674Drive 262.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Erdekcar 262.9 km
2h 37m₺1,515–2,188
Istanbul to Erdek by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Erdek is to bus which costs 500 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Erdek is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Erdek bus station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Istanbul to Erdek. However, there are services departing from Yenikapı and arriving at Bandırma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Istanbul and Erdek is 129 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Erdek without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 27m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Istanbul to Erdek, including transfers.
Istanbul to Erdek bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
Istanbul to Erdek bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, arrive at Bursa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Erdek is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Istanbul to Erdek.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Erdek, Balıkesir, Turkey?
Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri operates a ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırma twice daily. Tickets cost ₺850–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Erdek bus station via Bursa and Bursa bus station in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺789
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- 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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