How to get from Bursa to Istanbul
- 98 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: ferry, 2h 15m
- 74 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 30m
direct
Bus
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bursa to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 30m by bus with no 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 €7, on Mon, Sep 28.
98 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €7Reading date not recorded | 1h 14mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €14Reading date not recorded | 2h 15mdirect | See Ferry details |
- Bus€7Reading date not recorded1h 14m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€14Reading date not recorded2h 15m · directSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bursa to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Bursa → İstanbul Dudullubus
FlixBus·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
- Sun, Oct 11€7Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 12€8
- Tue, Oct 13€7Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€7Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 15€7Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 16€8
- Sat, Oct 17€14
- Sun, Oct 18€7Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 19€7Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 20€7Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€7Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 22€7Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 23€14
- Sat, Oct 24€14
- Tue, Nov 3€7Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 4€7Cheapest found
- Thu, Nov 5€7Cheapest found
- Fri, Nov 6€7Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 7€7Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 8€14
- Mon, Nov 9€14
Departures from Bursa to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 74 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 74 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
| Balikesir Uludag, Kale Seyahat, Salihli Guvenbus | 24 | 00:30 | 07:15 |
| İDOferry | 3 | 08:30 | 18:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:15
- 01:00
- 01:30
- 02:00
- 02:15
- 02:30
- 02:45
- 03:00
- 03:30
- 03:45
- 04:00
- 04:30
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 10:31
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:05
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:31
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:15
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:35
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 16:00
- 16:05
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 16:35
- 16:45
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 18:00
- 18:15
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 19:05
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 20:59
- 21:00
- 22:00
- 23:00
- 23:30
- 23:45
- 23:59
All departuresBalikesir Uludag, Kale Seyahat, Salihli Guven
- 00:30
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 02:15
- 02:30
- 02:45
- 03:00
- 03:05
- 03:15
- 03:30
- 03:50
- 04:00
- 04:30
- 04:40
- 04:45
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 07:00
- 07:15
All departuresİDO
- 08:30
- 12:30
- 18:30
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
FlixBusBursa-İstanbul Dudullu, Bursa Yenişehir Airport-İstanbul DudulluBook →
İDOBursa-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, İDO; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bursa to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bursa to İstanbul Dudullu, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €8 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Bursa to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 1h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bursa to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bursa to Istanbul?
74 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:59.
When is the first ferry from Bursa to Istanbul?
The first ferry with İDO leaves at 08:30 and the last at 18:30, according to the published timetable.
How many ferry departures a day are there from Bursa to Istanbul?
3 a day with İDO, between 08:30 and 18:30.
How far is Istanbul from Bursa?
About 98 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bursa to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €7 to €14. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Bursa to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, İDO.
Can you get from Bursa to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bursa to Istanbul?
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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026