How to get from Istanbul to Bursa

Bursa is about 152 km from Istanbul by road (from Taksim). You can go by sea bus, or by bus or car on land; there are no flights between Istanbul and Bursa. This guide compares the options with November 2026 information.

Last checked: November 10, 2026

In short: which one suits you?

By sea bus (passengers): İDO from Kabataş, Kadıköy or Yenikapı to Bursa Güzelyalı; BUDO from Kabataş to Mudanya (1 hour 50 minutes). No cars.
By car: over the Osmangazi Bridge, or with the Yalova car ferry or the Eskihisar–Topçular ferry.
By bus: from Istanbul's bus stations; there are direct buses from Sabiha Gökçen and Istanbul Airport to Bursa bus station.
By air: there are no flights between Istanbul and Bursa Yenişehir.

By sea bus: İDO (Güzelyalı) and BUDO (Mudanya)

The İDO Bursa line is a sea bus that calls at Armutlu and carries no cars. The timetable for 10 November 2026 (a weekday) had 3 sailings each way; the trip from the first pier takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. Check İDO for current times and fares.
BUDO (Bursa Metropolitan Municipality) runs between Kabataş Transfer Center, Block D, and Mudanya; the crossing takes 1 hour 50 minutes. No cars and no reservations. The Eminönü/Sirkeci pier closed on 1 January 2026.
On BUDO in November 2026 a full ticket was 1,440 TL, with a promotional price of 720 TL (subject to change).
From the pier to Bursa: from Mudanya, bus F-1 goes to Bursa bus station and 1/M-BUDO to Emek metro station; from Güzelyalı, 1/GY goes to Emek metro. Mudanya is about 30 km from central Bursa.

By car: Osmangazi Bridge or a car ferry

Via the Osmangazi Bridge and the Gebze–Orhangazi–İzmir motorway, about 152 km from Taksim, 2 h without traffic. The Osmangazi Bridge toll for a car is 1,170 TL (KGM, 1 July 2026).
Car ferry: İDO fast car ferries run Yenikapı–Yalova (1 hour 25 minutes) and Pendik–Yalova (45 minutes); from Yalova you drive on to Bursa.
The Eskihisar–Topçular ferry crosses the gulf quickly; a car costs 850 TL one way (İDO, November 2026).

By bus: bus stations and airports

Bursa buses leave from the Esenler, Alibeyköy and Harem bus stations and from company terminals on the Asian side; most arrive at Bursa intercity bus terminal.
From Sabiha Gökçen, Havaist runs to Bursa bus station (about 90 minutes, 650 TL; since 1 April 2026). Buses leave from the metro station exit at the airport.
From Istanbul Airport, İstanbul Seyahat runs direct to Bursa bus station; boarding is on level −2, platform 18.

Taxi to Istanbul train and bus stations

By taxi to Bursa

From Taksim about ₺7,350 on the taximeter without traffic, plus about ₺1,648 in bridge and motorway tolls. The trip is one way; send a request and we confirm on WhatsApp.

Taxi fares from Istanbul to other cities

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FAQ

How long does it take from Istanbul to Bursa?

By car from Taksim about 2 h without traffic; by BUDO sea bus Kabataş–Mudanya 1 hour 50 minutes plus the road from Mudanya to central Bursa; by Havaist from Sabiha Gökçen about 90 minutes.

Is there a car ferry from Istanbul to Bursa?

The Bursa (Güzelyalı) sea bus and BUDO take no cars. To cross by sea with a car, use the İDO fast car ferry from Yenikapı or Pendik to Yalova, or the Eskihisar–Topçular ferry.

Where does the BUDO ferry leave from?

From Kabataş Transfer Center, Block D, to Mudanya. The Eminönü/Sirkeci pier closed on 1 January 2026.

How do I get from Sabiha Gökçen to Bursa?

By Havaist bus to Bursa bus station, about 90 minutes (650 TL, November 2026). Buses leave from the metro station exit at the airport.