How to get from Istanbul to Lapseki
- 210 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h 25m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
6h 25m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Lapseki. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 210 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 €18, on Fri, Sep 11.
210 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €36Older observation | 11h 42m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Reading date not recorded | 6h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€36Older observation11h 42m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€26Reading date not recorded6h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Lapseki: 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.
- 1İstanbul Alibeyköy → Lapsekibus
FlixBus·6h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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 Lapseki
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:50 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 03:50 | 23:35 |
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
FlixBusİstanbul Alibeyköy-LapsekiBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-UzunköprüBook →Balıkesir Uludağ TurizmUzunköprü-LapsekiBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Lapseki works
Start with a FlixBus bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy to Lapseki, about 6h 25m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Lapseki: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lapseki?
The most useful route takes about 6h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Lapseki?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:50 and the last at 23:35, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Lapseki?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 03:50 and 23:35.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Lapseki leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lapseki from Istanbul?
About 210 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Lapseki cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €26. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Lapseki?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm.
Can you get from Istanbul to Lapseki without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lapseki?
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: 25 Sep 2026