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How to get fromIstanbul to Balabanby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Balaban by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebzetrain train Marmaray Banliyö Treni
    2. Take the train from Gebze to Büyükderbenttrain train
    3h 7m
    ₺281–401

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmitbus bus
    3h 17m
    ₺778–1,259

  3. Drive 118.4 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Balabancar car 118.4 km
    1h 23m
    ₺602–869

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to Balabantaxi taxi 118.4 km
    1h 23m
    ₺3,600–4,400

  5. Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0624B / ...
    3h 52m
    ₺1,007–1,358

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balaban, Kocaeli, Turkey?

You can take a train from Yenikapi to Balaban via Gebze and Büyükderbent in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺430–550 and the journey takes 2h 57m. 13 other operators also service this route.

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