There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Bursa by bus, rideshare, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
2h 45m₺470–600Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Bursa154.2 km
3h 38m₺305Train, bus
- Take the train from Yenikapi to GebzeMarmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the bus from Gebze to Bursa
3h 32m₺486–601Bus via İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station
- Take the bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Bursa
4h 3m₺555–1,331Drive 151.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Bursa151.7 km
1h 36m₺761–1,099Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Bursa151.7 km
1h 36m₺4,700–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bursa is to rideshare which costs 305 ₺ and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bursa is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Bursa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Istanbul and Bursa is 174 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bursa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs 470 ₺ - 600 ₺.
The bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Istanbul to Bursa bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Bursa bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Bursa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bursa is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Istanbul to Bursa.
There are 161+ hotels available in Bursa.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bursa, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa once daily. Tickets cost ₺470–600 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺470–600
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺470–600
Bus from Gebze to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–500
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺420–500
Bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺460–880
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺460–600
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İstanbul to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺305
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–6,000
Pera Taxi
- Phone
- +902122438399
- Website
- firmasec.com
OZ Taxi
- Phone
- +90 2122441567
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Newton taxi Istanbul
- Phone
- +905444513219
- Website
- newtontaxi.net
Ayasofya Taxi
- Phone
- +902125181160
- Website
- firmasec.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Bursa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.