How to travel from Ankara to Bursa, Turkey
The distance between Ankara and Bursa is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ankara to Bursa by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bursa → Ankara if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ankara (ESB) to Edremit (EDO) then take the bus to Bursa.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost$150($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to İnegol
Take the bus to İnegol.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$10($10)
Kamil Koc
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Bozüyük then take the bus to Bursa.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$10($10)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to Bursa.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$110($110)
Yesilyurt Taxi
+ 4 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Ankara and Bursa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ankara to Bursa by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $10 and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Ankara and Bursa is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Ankara and Bursa by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ankara to Bursa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx $10.
The cheapest way to travel between Ankara and Bursa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $10 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ankara and Bursa. We recommend that you take the train to Bozüyük then take the bus to Bursa. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ankara and Bursa. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ankara and Bursa with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 35m.
MetroTurizm and Kamil Koc run regular bus services between Ankara and Bursa. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ankara to Bursa. We recommend that you fly from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) then take the train to Gebze then take the bus to Bursa. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Bursa is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 83km (51 miles) from Bursa. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Ankara and Bursa. The distance is around 479km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ankara to Bursa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around $10.
Compare travel optionsbetween Ankara and Bursa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | $150($150) | once daily | 778km (483 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 15m | $69($69) | 4 times a day | 622km (387 miles) |
Bus to İnegol + 1 similar | 5h 45m | $10($10) | once daily | 391km (243 miles) |
| Bus | 6h 35m | $15($15) | once daily | 391km (243 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 45m | $10($10) | once daily | 388km (241 miles) |
Taxi | 4h 50m | $110($110) | on demand | 479km (298 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | $57($57) | on demand | 479km (298 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ankara and Bursa
Bus companies
MetroTurizm
Kamil Koc
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Airports near Bursa
The following major airports near Bursa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Bursa
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Bursa
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 189km (117 miles) from Bursa