There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Bursa by bus, rideshare, train, or car
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 Otogar to Bursabus
3h 6m₺600–1,400Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Bursa154.2 km
3h 38m₺323Train, bus
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebzetrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the bus from Gebze to Bursabus
3h 46m₺604–944Drive 151.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Bursacar 151.7 km
1h 36m₺830–1,198
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bursa is to rideshare which costs 323 ₺ and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bursa is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogar and arriving at Bursa. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Istanbul and Bursa is 151 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 3h 6m and costs 600 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
The bus from Istanbul Otogar to Bursa takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Istanbul to Bursa bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogar 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.
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bursa, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogar to Bursa every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺600–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺600–900
Bus from Gebze to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺500–800
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İstanbul to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺323
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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