The cheapest and fastest buses from Istanbul to Ayvalık
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Istanbul to Ayvalık is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Ayvalık will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 5 buses that leave Istanbul for Ayvalık on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 269 km distance in an average of 7 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Istanbul to Ayvalık
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Ayvalık among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Istanbul to Ayvalık Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
Istanbul to Ayvalık bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Ayvalık buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 7h45 | 4:15 AM Ayvalık, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 7h25 | 4:15 AM Ayvalık, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 5:05 AM Istanbul | 7h40 | 12:45 PM Ayvalık | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Istanbul | 7h25 | 12:45 PM Ayvalık | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Istanbul | 8h30 | 3:15 PM Ayvalık | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Ayvalık
Distance 167 miles (269 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Istanbul to Ayvalık start from as low as $24 (€19) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $28 (€23) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: FlixBus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc from Istanbul to AyvalıkYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Ayvalık with FlixBus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Kamil Koc
FAQs: Bus from Istanbul to Ayvalık

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali, which is located around 10 miles (16.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Ayvalık, Bus Terminal, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Istanbul to Ayvalık, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Istanbul to Ayvalık
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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