How to get from Zara to Balıkesir
- 849 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 28h 44m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Zara to Balıkesir. The most useful door-to-door route takes 28h 44m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 849 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 28, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
849 km
Zara to Balıkesir: 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.
- 1Zara → Mustafakemalpaşabus
Kamil Koç·14h 15m - 2Mustafakemalpaşa → SavaştepebusSoma Seyahat·1h 30m
- 3Savaştepe → Balıkesirtrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Zara to Balıkesir
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:15 and the last at 18:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 15:15 | 18:15 |
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
Kamil KoçZara-MustafakemalpaşaBook →Soma SeyahatMustafakemalpaşa-SavaştepeBook →TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Savaştepe-BalıkesirBook →On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, Soma Seyahat, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zara to Balıkesir works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Zara to Mustafakemalpaşa, about 14h 15m. Transfer in Mustafakemalpaşa and continue by Soma Seyahat bus on to Savaştepe (1h 30m). Transfer in Savaştepe and continue by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train on to Balıkesir (45 min). In total it's roughly €59 over 28h 44m, 2 transfers.
Zara to Balıkesir: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zara to Balıkesir?
The most useful route takes about 28h 44m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
When is the first bus from Zara to Balıkesir?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:15 and the last at 18:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zara to Balıkesir?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 15:15 and 18:15.
Is there a train from Zara to Balıkesir?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Balıkesir from Zara?
About 849 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zara to Balıkesir cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €59. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zara to Balıkesir?
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, Soma Seyahat, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from Zara to Balıkesir?
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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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: Kamil Koç, Soma Seyahat, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 28 Aug 2026