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How to get fromIstanbul to Marmara Islandby car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Marmara Island by car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Istanbul to Erdekcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    8h 12m
    ₺1,588–4,096

  2. Ferry, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    10h 29m
    ₺1,093–3,270

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Erdek bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK1613 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    12h 13m
    ₺1,158–3,862

  4. Bus, car ferry via Alibeyköy

    1. Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Erdekbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    13h 59m
    ₺1,542–3,950

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Marmara Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 313.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Marmara Island, Balıkesir, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Marmara Island. However, you can drive to Erdek, take the car ferry to Marmara, then drive to Marmara Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmara Island via Erdek bus station, Erdek, and Marmara in around 12h 13m.

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