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How to get fromKilitbahir to Istanbulby car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Car ferry, bus via Çanakkale

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    1. Take the carferry from Eceabat to Çanakkale Iskelecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Çanakkale to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    5h 25m
    ₺573–2,460

  2. Drive  298 km

    1. Drive from Kilitbahir to Istanbulcar car 298 km
    3h 21m
    ₺2,167–3,130

  3. Car ferry, bus, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Eceabat to Çanakkale Iskelecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Çanakkale to Edremitbus bus
    3. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane EDO - SAW
    7h 1m
    ₺4,580–34,067

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Çanakkale Iskele to Eceabatcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Eceabat to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    6h 19m
    ₺702–2,545

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,766Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilitbahir to Istanbul. However, you can drive to Eceabat, take the car ferry to Çanakkale Iskele, drive to Canakkale, then take the bus to İstanbul Esenler. Alternatively, you can drive from Kilitbahir to Istanbul in around 3h 21m.

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