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.
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 İstanbul → Bursa if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Istanbul Otogari.
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Take the bus to Gebze then take the train to Yenikapi.
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Take a taxi to Istanbul.
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+ 3 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 15m | $16($16) | hourly | 180km (112 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 30m | $8($8) | 4 times a day | 154km (96 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 40m | $35($35) | on demand | 152km (95 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | $18($18) | on demand | 152km (95 miles) |
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Turkish Railways (TCDD)
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.