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

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Bandirma Sehir to Sogucaktrain train Ic
    7h 12m
    ₺1,183–1,612

  2. Bus via Burhaniye

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Burhaniye bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3402 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Burhaniye to İvrindibus bus
    8h 31m

  3. Drive 314.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Kocaelicar car 314.8 km
    2h 53m
    ₺1,772–2,559

  4. 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 Edremit to İvrindibus bus
    5h 16m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Edremitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edremit to İvrindibus bus
    8h 41m

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,092Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kocaeli, Balıkesir, Turkey?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli via Burhaniye bus station, Burhaniye, and İvrindi in around 8h 31m.

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