How to get from Istanbul to Bursa
A real 2-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 3h 45m, from €32.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bursa. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 45m by train, 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 Thu, Aug 20.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → İzmittrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·1h 21m - 2İzmit → Bursabus
Kamil Koç·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Bursa prices by travel date
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3 ways from Istanbul to Bursa: train, bus, ferry
How the trip from Istanbul to Bursa works
Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from Istanbul to İzmit, about 1h 21m. Transfer in İzmit and continue by Kamil Koç bus on to Bursa (1h 45m). In total it's roughly €32 over 3h 45m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Bursa
DepartureIstanbul
ArrivalBursaWho runs Istanbul to Bursa
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Bursa: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bursa?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h 45m by train, 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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €32. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bursa?+−
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Kamil Koç.
Can you get from Istanbul to Bursa without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 3h 45m.
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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