How to travel from Side to Bursa, Turkey

The distance between Side and Bursa is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Side to Bursa by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Istanbul (IST) then take the train to Gebze then take the bus to Bursa.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $105($105)
Operated by

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Take the bus to Afyonkarahisar and then to Bursa.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $20($20)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Konya then take the train to Bozüyük then take the bus to Bursa.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $20($20)
Operated by

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bursa.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    $150($150)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bursa.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance609km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Side and Bursa

There are several options for getting from Side to Bursa by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $20 and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $105.

The distance between Side and Bursa is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Side and Bursa by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Side to Bursa is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx $105.

The cheapest way to travel between Side and Bursa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $20 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Side and Bursa. We recommend that you take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Istanbul (IST) then take the train to Gebze then take the bus to Bursa. instead which will take 6h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Side and Bursa. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Side to Bursa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manavgat and Afyonkarahisar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Kamil Koc, Has Turizm and MetroTurizm run regular bus services between Side and Bursa. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Side to Bursa. We recommend that you take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Istanbul (IST) then take the train to Gebze then take the bus to Bursa. instead which will take 6h 45m.

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 Side and Bursa. The distance is around 609km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Side to Bursa is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around $20.

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Transport options from Side to Bursa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
6h 45m
$105($105)
once daily830km (516 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
$20($20)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Bus to Bursa10h 20m
$30($30)
once daily653km (406 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 45m
$20($20)
once daily781km (485 miles)
Taxi
7h 55m
$150($150)
on demand609km (379 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
$72($72)
on demand609km (379 miles)

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Airports near Bursa

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

SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
International Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Bursa
IST
Istanbul Airport (IST)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Bursa
EDO
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Bursa