How to get from Istanbul to Balıkesir
- 191 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: ferry, 4h 25m
- 39 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 21 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Balıkesir: bus. The two cities are about 191 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 21 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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191 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €15Reading date not recorded | 3h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €21Older observation | 4h 25m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Bus€15Reading date not recorded3h 30m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€21Older observation4h 25m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Balıkesir: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Balıkesirbus
FlixBus·3h 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.
Departures from Istanbul to Balıkesir
FlixBus runs 39 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 39 | 00:20 | 23:59 |
| Alasehir Sarikiz Turizmbus | 7 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 02:50
- 05:30
- 05:50
- 07:05
- 07:50
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 09:45
- 10:05
- 10:30
- 10:50
- 11:20
- 11:30
- 11:50
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:50
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 15:20
- 16:00
- 16:20
- 17:50
- 18:00
- 18:20
- 18:35
- 19:20
- 20:20
- 20:30
- 20:50
- 21:15
- 21:20
- 21:35
- 22:00
- 22:20
- 23:00
- 23:20
- 23:59
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus, İDO; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Balıkesir works
Start with a FlixBus bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Balıkesir, about 3h 30m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Balıkesir: common questions
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Balıkesir?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:59, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Balıkesir?
39 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Balıkesir leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Balıkesir from Istanbul?
About 191 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Balıkesir?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, İDO.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026