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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 14m
    ₺281–401

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmitbus bus
    3h 20m
    ₺719–1,267

  3. Drive 118.4 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Balabancar car 118.4 km
    1h 23m
    ₺623–900

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to Balabantaxi taxi 118.4 km
    1h 23m
    ₺5,500–7,000

  5. Bus via İstanbul Dudullu

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İzmitbus bus
    4h 9m
    ₺1,027–1,642

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 14m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit hourly. Tickets cost ₺440–550 and the journey takes 3h. 13 other operators also service this route.

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