How to travel from İzmir to Bursa, Turkey
The distance between İzmir and Bursa is around 345km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from İzmir to Bursa by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bursa → İzmir if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Balıkesir then take the bus to Bursa.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$10($10)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Bursa.
- Duration3h 20m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$80($80)
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İzmir to Bursa by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $10 and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $80.
The distance between İzmir and Bursa is around 345km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from İzmir and Bursa by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İzmir to Bursa is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $80.
The cheapest way to travel between İzmir 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 İzmir and Bursa. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bursa. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between İzmir and Bursa. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bursa. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from İzmir to Bursa. We recommend that you take the train to Balıkesir then take the bus to Bursa. instead which will take 6h 25m.
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 İzmir and Bursa. The distance is around 345km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İzmir to Bursa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around $10.
Compare travel optionsbetween İzmir and Bursa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 25m | $10($10) | once daily | 358km (223 miles) |
| Train to Balıkesir, Bus | 7h 15m | $10($10) | once daily | 358km (223 miles) |
| Train to Aliağa, Bus | 7h 20m | $20($20) | once daily | 455km (283 miles) |
Taxi | 3h 20m | $80($80) | on demand | 345km (215 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | $41($41) | on demand | 345km (215 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İzmir and Bursa
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Izban
Bus companies
MetroTurizm
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