How to get from Istanbul to Erdek
Istanbul to Erdek is 125 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 3h 40m by bus. The trip takes 4h 15m by ferry.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Istanbul to Erdek by price and travel time (route calculated on 4 November 2026).
- First bus at 01:50, last at 22:50
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Erdek. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 125 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
125 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | No current fare | 3h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | No current fare | 4h 15m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- BusNo current fare3h 40m · directSee Bus details
- FerryNo current fare4h 15m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Erdek: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Erdekbus
Metro Turizm·3h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Istanbul to Erdek
FlixBus publishes departures from 01:50 to 22:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | · | 01:50 | 22:50 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 4 | 01:30 | 18:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | · | · | · |
All departures FlixBus
- 01:50
- 08:05
- 11:05
- 11:50
- 14:50
- 15:50
- 18:50
- 22:50
All departures Kamil Koç
- 01:30
- 10:45
- 14:30
- 18:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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 Metro Turizm, İDO, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Erdek works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 4 November 2026. Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Erdek, about 3h 40m.
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Istanbul to Erdek: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Erdek?
Routavio's route check on 4 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 3h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Erdek?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:50 and the last at 22:50, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Erdek leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Erdek from Istanbul?
About 125 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Erdek?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Metro Turizm, İDO, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Erdek?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book a ticket for Istanbul to Erdek here?
We have not verified a bookable ticket for this route. A general search on 12Go lists what is on sale.
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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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm, İDO, FlixBus
Route calculated: 4 Nov 2026