How to get from İzmir to Bursa
- 256 km as the crow flies
- 74 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 30m
direct
Bus
€15
Cheapest
4h
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 29 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Bursa. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 256 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
256 km
İzmir 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.
- 1İzmir Otogar Tesis → Bursabus
Metro Turizm·4h
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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, İzmir to Bursa
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€126October 2026
€108Departures from İzmir to Bursa
FlixBus runs 74 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 74 | 00:50 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 15 | — | — |
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 Metro Turizm, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from İzmir to Bursa works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to Bursa, about 4h. In total it's roughly €11 over 4h, direct, no transfers.
İzmir to Bursa: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Bursa?
The most useful route takes about 4h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from İzmir to Bursa?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 23:59, from İzmir Otogar Tesis, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from İzmir to Bursa?
74 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from İzmir to Bursa leave from?
İzmir Otogar Tesis with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bursa from İzmir?
About 256 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Bursa cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run İzmir to Bursa?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus.
Can you get from İzmir to Bursa without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir 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.
Where to next
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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: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 29 Sep 2026