How to get from Istanbul to Bursa
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bursa. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 57m by ferry, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 98 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €9, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on August 15, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
98 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €32Older observation | 3h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €14Older observation | 2h 57m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Bus€32Older observation3h 45m · 1 transferSee Bus details
- Ferry€14Older observation2h 57m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Bursa: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Yalovaferry
İDO·1h 10m - 2Yalova → Bursabus
Kamil Koç·1h 02m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Bursa
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€31November 2026
€31Departures from Istanbul to Bursa
FlixBus runs 128 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 128 | 00:05 | 23:59 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 11 | 01:45 | 23:30 |
| İDOferry | 8 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
İDOIstanbul-Yalova, Istanbul-BursaBook →Kamil KoçYalova-Bursa, İzmit-BursaBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-İzmitBook →On this route you travel with İDO, Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Bursa works
Start with a İDO ferry from Istanbul to Yalova, about 1h 10m. Transfer in Yalova and continue by Kamil Koç bus on to Bursa (1h 2m). In total it's roughly €14 over 2h 57m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Bursa: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bursa?
The most useful route takes about 2h 57m by ferry, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Bursa from Istanbul?
About 98 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bursa cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €14. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bursa?
On this route you travel with İDO, Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Bursa without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry, bus takes about 2h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bursa?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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