There are 6 ways to get from Bursa to Istanbul (State) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bursa to Gebze
- Take the train from Gebze to YenikapiMarmaray Banliyö Treni
2h 38m₺488–610Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bursa to İstanbul150.2 km
3h 40m₺305Bus via Alibeyköy
- Take the bus from Bursa to Alibeyköy
2h 41m₺503–1,340Bus
- Take the bus from Bursa to Istanbul Otogar
3h 23m₺470–900Drive 147.6 km
- Drive from Bursa to Istanbul147.6 km
1h 38m₺742–1,071Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bursa to Istanbul147.6 km
1h 38m₺4,500–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bursa to Istanbul (State) is to rideshare which costs 305 ₺ and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bursa to Istanbul (State) is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bursa to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Bursa and arriving at Fatih via Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Bursa and Istanbul (State) is 149 km. The road distance is 147.6 km.
The best way to get from Bursa to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 38m and costs 480 ₺ - 650 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Bursa to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Bursa to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Bursa station.
Bursa to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Alibeyköy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bursa to Istanbul (State) is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Bursa to Istanbul (State).
There are 4390+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).
What companies run services between Bursa, Turkey and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Bursa to Alibeyköy once daily. Tickets cost ₺460–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Gebze to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–110
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Bursa to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–500
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺420–500
Bus from Bursa to Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺460–1,300
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺460–550
Bus from Bursa to Istanbul Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺470–880
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺470–600
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bursa to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺305
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–5,500
Visne Taksi
- Phone
- +90 224 360 16 10
- Website
- visnetaksi.com
Teleferik Taksi
- Phone
- +90 224 329 71 36
- Website
- teleferiktaksi.com
Kükürtlü Taksi
- Phone
- +90 2242351296
- Website
- firmasec.com
Hürriyet taxi
- Phone
- +90 224 532 2710
- Website
- orhangazitaksi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bursa and Istanbul (State). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.