How to Get To Bursa From Istanbul By ferry, Bus & Taxi?

Bursa has many tourist attractions and is about 4 hours away from Istanbul, so you can easily go to this city. During my trip from Istanbul to Antalya, I passed through Bursa, so I gathered the necessary information before my trip to know the best way to travel. Finally, I chose land travel, and in this article, I will share with you all my experiences of travelling from Istanbul to Bursa.

In this article from the Traveling Topic website, I will examine the ways to go to Bursa from Istanbul, and I will tell you how far Bursa is from Istanbul, so if you are looking for the answer, read this article to the end.

How far is Bursa from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul and Bursa is about 154 km by land, but by air, this distance is less, and you have to travel about 92 km from Istanbul to Bursa.

How to get to Bursa from Istanbul?

You can get from Istanbul to Bursa by taxi, bus, ferry, and day tour. The following will examine the methods of going from Istanbul to Bursa.

How to get to Bursa from Istanbul by bus?

You can go from Istanbul to Bursa by bus. The time to reach Bursa from Istanbul varies because you may see traffic on the way and arrive late. The average time you can reach Bursa by bus is about 2 hours. Every day, several buses go to Bursa from Istanbul Central Bus Station (Otogar) at different times, and you can use these buses to go to Bursa. Using a bus to go to Bursa in 2024 costs about 10 dollars.

How to get to Bursa from Istanbul by taxi?

In addition to the bus, you can also go to Bursa by taxi. You can go from Istanbul to Bursa by taxi in 1.5 hours, but this time may increase due to traffic.

FlixBus Economy, Istanbul Konfor Standard 2X2, Kale Seyahat Standard 2X1, and Ozkaymak Standard 2X1 companies operate in the field of transportation to Bursa in Istanbul, and you can also use the taxis of these companies to get from Istanbul to reach Bursa.

One of the most expensive ways to go to Bursa is to use a taxi, so be sure to pay attention to the fact that if you want to travel to Bursa by taxi, you will have to pay more than the bus. Taxi fares vary and can go up to $160.

How to get to Bursa from Istanbul by ferry?

You can also travel to Bursa by ferry. If you prefer to avoid getting stuck in traffic, using the ferry will suit you better. The cost of traveling by boat is lower than traveling by bus, and you can reach Bursa in 2-3 hours.

To use the ferry, you must go to Eminonu or Kadikoy pier and board the ferry there. After arriving at Bursa Pier, you can take a bus or taxi to the city center. The cost of using the ferry from Istanbul to Bursa is about 7 dollars.

How to get to Bursa from Istanbul by train?

There is no rail route from Istanbul to Bursa, and you cannot travel to Bursa by train. To go to Bursa, you should forget to travel by train and use other methods to reach Bursa.

How to get to Bursa from Istanbul by helicopter?

It may be possible for you to take a helicopter from Istanbul to Bursa on some days. You must reserve the helicopter ticket in advance, which costs about 6000 dollars. To get on the helicopter, you have to go to the Turkey Istanbul airport, and to get to the airport; it is better to use public transportation in Istanbul. Contact the Istanbul airport before your trip and ensure you can travel by helicopter.

How to get to Bursa from Istanbul by one day tour?

Another way to go to Bursa is to travel with one-day tours. Many travel companies are operating in Istanbul, and you can book a one-day tour to Bursa by referring to their website. Each of these one-day tours can be different according to your request. For example, you can choose your desired route and road or make changes during your trip, but you should note that the cost of your trip may increase.

Companies that operate in the field of tourism take several people to Bursa with a leader on one-day tours to visit the sights of the Bursa together. If you are also interested in having a guide on this trip, we suggest a one-day tour to Bursa, but if you like to visit the sights of Bursa alone, you can use a taxi, bus, or ferry.

To find one-day tours, you can search the term “one-day tour from Istanbul to Bursa” on Google and choose one by comparing the tours.

At the end of the line

The most expensive way to travel to Bursa is a helicopter and taxi; the cheapest is a bus and ferry.

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