There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Soma by bus, ferry, 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 İstanbul Esenler to Somabus
6h 39m₺1,000Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir bus stationbus FlixBus KK3407 / ...
- Take the train from Balikesir to Somatrain Ic
8h 30m₺662–1,819Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry
- Take the train from Bandırma Şehir to Somatrain 6 Eylül Ekspresi / ...
7h 24m₺1,093–1,502Drive 348 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Somacar 348 km
3h 7m₺2,017–2,913Train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehirtrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Somatrain Ic
11h 29m₺948–1,408
Istanbul to Soma by ferry and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Soma is to bus which costs 1.000 ₺ and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Soma is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Soma. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Soma. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Soma via Istanbul(Pendik) and Eskisehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Istanbul and Soma is 391 km. The road distance is 348 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Soma without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs 1.000 ₺.
The bus from İstanbul Esenler to Soma takes 6h 39m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Istanbul to Soma bus services, operated by Soma Seyahat, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Soma train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Soma is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs 1.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 950 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Soma, Turkey?
Soma Seyahat operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Soma twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,000 and the journey takes 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Soma via Pendik, Istanbul(Pendik), and Eskisehir in around 11h 29m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Bandırma Şehir to Soma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺240–340
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Balikesir to Soma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺130–200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskisehir to Soma
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺470–700
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0236 613 10 55
- iletisim@somaseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- somaseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Soma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000
- Schedules at
- somaseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,700
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- sikayet@uludagturizm.com.tr
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- info@ido.com.tr
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
Ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
- Economy
- ₺850–1,200
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Soma bus services, operated by Soma Seyahat, arrive at Soma station.
Istanbul to Soma train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Soma is 348 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Istanbul to Soma.
There are three+ hotels available in Soma.