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How to get fromSoma to Istanbulby bus, train, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Soma to Istanbul by bus, train, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Soma to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    6h 40m
    ₺1,000

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Soma to Balikesirtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Balıkesir to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    6h 54m
    ₺629–1,778

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Soma to Bandırma Şehirtrain train 6 Eylül Ekspresi / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry ferry
    7h 5m
    ₺1,091–1,533

  4. Drive  346.6 km

    1. Drive from Soma to Istanbulcar car 346.6 km
    3h 7m
    ₺2,018–2,915

  5. Bus to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Soma to Edremitbus bus
    2. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane EDO - SAW
    6h 42m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Soma to Eskişehirtrain train İzmir Mavi / ...
    2. Take the train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht / ...
    11h 14m
    ₺853–1,230

  7. Bus to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Soma to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    2. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ADB - SAW
    6h 17m
    ₺2,052–4,297

Soma to Istanbul by train and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,091Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

Soma Seyahat operates a bus from Soma to İstanbul Esenler twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,000 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Soma to Yenikapi via Eskişehir and Söğütlüçeşme in around 11h 14m.

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