How to get from Malkara to Istanbul
Malkara to Istanbul is 176 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 3h by bus. The trip takes 7h 28m by train.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Malkara to Istanbul by price and travel time (route calculated on 2 November 2026).
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Malkara to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 176 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
176 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | No current fare | 7h 28m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | No current fare | 3hdirect | See Bus details |
- TrainNo current fare7h 28m · 1 transferSee Train details
- BusNo current fare3h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Malkara to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Malkara → İstanbul Dudullubus
Metro Turizm·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Malkara to Istanbul
Metro Turizm operates this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so we show no times or daily count.
| Operator | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Turizmbus | · | · |
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
Metro TurizmMalkara-İstanbul DudulluBook →Güneş TurMalkara-ÇerkezköyBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Çerkezköy-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Güneş Tur, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
How the trip from Malkara to Istanbul works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 2 November 2026. Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Malkara to İstanbul Dudullu, about 3h.
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Malkara to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Malkara to Istanbul?
Routavio's route check on 2 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 3h by bus, with no transfer.
Is there a bus from Malkara to Istanbul?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Istanbul from Malkara?
About 176 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Malkara to Istanbul?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Güneş Tur, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from Malkara to Istanbul?
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 Malkara to Istanbul 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, Güneş Tur, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 2 Nov 2026