There are 3 ways to get from Marmara Island to Istanbul by car ferry, car, bus, or ferry
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the carferry from Marmara to Erdekcarferry
- Drive from Erdek to Istanbulcar
7h 27m₺1,569–4,097Car ferry, ferry
cheapest- Take the carferry from Marmara to Erdekcarferry
- Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry
9h 40m₺1,053–3,271Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Marmara to Erdekcarferry
- Take the bus from Erdek bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK1613
11h 36m₺1,148–3,875
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marmara Island to Istanbul is to car ferry and ferry which costs 1.000 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Marmara Island to Istanbul is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 27m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.
No, there is no direct ferry from Marmara Island to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Marmara and arriving at Yenikapı via Bandırma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Marmara Island and Istanbul is 312 km.
The best way to get from Marmara Island to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 11h 36m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 3.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Marmara Island to Istanbul, including transfers.
There are 4432+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Marmara Island, Balıkesir, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
There is no direct connection from Marmara Island to Istanbul. However, you can drive to Marmara, take the car ferry to Erdek, then drive to Istanbul. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marmara Island to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Marmara, Erdek, and Erdek bus station in around 11h 36m.
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Erdek bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 444 0 752
- [email protected]
- Website
- gdu.com.tr
Car ferry from Marmara to Erdek
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3–1,785
- Schedules at
- gdu.com.tr
- Passenger
- ₺120
- Car
- ₺1,785
- Motorbike
- ₺630
Car ferry from Marmara to Erdek
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3–1,785
- Schedules at
- gdu.com.tr
- Passenger
- ₺120
- Car
- ₺1,785
- Motorbike
- ₺630
Car ferry from Marmara to Erdek
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3–1,785
- Schedules at
- gdu.com.tr
- Passenger
- ₺120
- Car
- ₺1,785
- Motorbike
- ₺630
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