How to travel from Bursa to İstanbul, Turkey

The distance between Bursa and İstanbul is around 152km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bursa to İstanbul by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out İstanbulBursa if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Istanbul Otogari.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    $16($16)
Operated by

MetroTurizm

💰 Cheapest
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gebze then take the train to Yenikapi.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    $8($8)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Istanbul.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    $35($35)
Operated by

Kurtulus Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Istanbul.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance152km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bursa and İstanbul

There are several options for getting from Bursa to İstanbul by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $8 and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $35.

The distance between Bursa and İstanbul is around 152km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Bursa and İstanbul by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bursa to İstanbul is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx $35.

The cheapest way to travel between Bursa and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $8 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bursa and İstanbul. We recommend that you take a taxi to Istanbul. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bursa and İstanbul. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bursa to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Istanbul Otogari. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

MetroTurizm run regular bus services between Bursa and İstanbul. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bursa to İstanbul. We recommend that you take the bus to Gebze then take the train to Yenikapi. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. 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 Bursa and İstanbul. The distance is around 152km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bursa to İstanbul is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around $8.

How do I get from Bursa to İstanbul

Compare travel optionsbetween Bursa and İstanbul

Transport options from Bursa to İstanbul
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 15m
$16($16)
hourly180km (112 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 30m
$8($8)
4 times a day154km (96 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
$35($35)
on demand152km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
$18($18)
on demand152km (95 miles)

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Airports near İstanbul

The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.

SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
IST
Istanbul Airport (IST)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
EDO
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from İstanbul