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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bursa to Istanbul

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Nov
Cheapest price on 12 Nov
€15
Average ticket price on 12 Nov
€15
Fastest journey on 12 Nov
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 12 Nov
2 h 48 m
Buses on 12 Nov
54
Distance
92 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bursa to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bursa to Istanbul will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only €15.

Fast coaches

On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 54 buses from Bursa to Istanbul, including 54 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bursa to Istanbul

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Buses from Bursa to Istanbul run on average 96 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.

There are 96 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 92 km distance in 1h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
92 km
Average bus duration
3h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
€11
Buses per day
96
Direct buses
96
Fastest bus
1h 45m
First bus
12:05 AM
Last bus
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
2 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Bursa to Istanbul trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bursa to Istanbul.

Cheap coach tickets from Bursa to Istanbul can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bursa to Istanbul is €15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Bursa to Istanbul leaves at 12:05 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bursa to Istanbul leaves at 11:58 pm.
Yes, there are 96 direct coaches a day from Bursa to Istanbul with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Live departures

Bursa to Istanbul bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bursa to Istanbul coaches for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus3:00 AM Bursa, Bus Station
2h55
5:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:00 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
6:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
8:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h05
7:35 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:31 AM Bursa, Bus Station
2h40
7:11 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:31 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h00
7:31 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:00 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h05
8:05 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:00 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h25
8:25 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:45 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h15
9:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:45 AM Bursa, Bus Station
2h55
8:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:45 AM Bursa, Bus Station
4h00
10:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:45 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h25
10:10 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:00 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h35
11:35 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:00 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h15
11:15 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:00 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h15
12:15 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:00 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
12:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:30 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h00
1:30 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:30 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
2:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:30 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h40
3:10 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:30 AM Bursa, Bus Station
3h10
2:40 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
2h45
3:15 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h00
3:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
2h55
3:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h15
4:15 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
5:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h15
4:45 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
5:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h15
5:15 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
6:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h10
5:40 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
6:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
2h55
5:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h20
6:50 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h05
6:35 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h10
7:10 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
7:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
8:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h15
7:45 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h05
8:05 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
8:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
9:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h15
8:45 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h15
9:15 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
9:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:05 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
10:35 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:05 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h10
10:15 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h10
11:40 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h25
11:55 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
2h45
11:45 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:00 PM Bursa, Bus Station
2h59
11:59 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:15 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h10
12:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:15 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
12:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h30
2:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:30 PM Bursa, Bus Station
3h10
1:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı0 changesdirect

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FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
€11
FlixBus frequency
96 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Bursa and Istanbul

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Bursa to Istanbul, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Istanbul. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bursa and Istanbul and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bursa to Istanbul:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bursa to Istanbul for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bursa to Istanbul depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bursa to Istanbul.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bursa to Istanbul:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bursa to Istanbul:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Bursa to Istanbul. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bursa to Istanbul with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bursa to Istanbul with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bursa to Istanbul with the following coach company: FlixBus.

FAQs: Bursa to Istanbul coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bursa to Istanbul by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take a coach between Bursa and Istanbul.
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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bursa and Istanbul

Most Bursa to Istanbul buses use the Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali to Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) station pair, with some services arriving at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı. Use this guide to compare Bursa and Istanbul bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Bursa
Arrival bus stations in Istanbul

Which Bursa station do buses to Istanbul leave from?

Buses from Bursa to Istanbul leave from Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali. The station is 8 km from Bursa city centre at Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, Alaşarköy, 16245 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye.
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City-centre transport

Getting to Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali from Bursa city centre

Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali is 8 km from Bursa city centre. Public transport options include:

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Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali bus station facilities and services

Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Several restaurants and cafes are available inside the terminal.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. ATMs are multiple ATMs are located within the terminal.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali: The terminal is equipped with facilities for disabled passengers.

Bus stations for Bursa to Istanbul

Check bus stations information for Bursa and Istanbul, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.

When departing from Bursa , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali . When arriving in Istanbul , you can end your trip in coach stations like Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler), İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı .Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali, which is located around 8 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler), located 5 away from the city centre.

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