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Bursa Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
Museum in Muradiye displaying Ottoman costumes, textiles, weapons and daily-life objects inside a former medrese near royal tombs.
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Buses per day
106
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to Bursa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Bursa will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 106 buses that leave Istanbul for Bursa every day 106 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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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FlixBusThe table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Bursa coaches for today, Thursday 30 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 14:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h40 | 18:10 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h20 | 18:10 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 18:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 18:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h50 | 19:20 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h30 | 19:20 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 19:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 19:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 15:30 Istanbul | 4h00 | 19:30 Bursa | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 20:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 20:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h50 | 21:20 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h30 | 21:20 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 21:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h55 | 22:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 21:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h35 | 22:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h40 | 22:10 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h20 | 22:10 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h15 | 22:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h55 | 22:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 23:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 23:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 0:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 0:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h44 | 1:14 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h24 | 1:14 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h55 | 1:55 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 2:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h35 | 1:55 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:35 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 2:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h30 | 2:30 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h40 | 2:55 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h10 | 2:30 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:35 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h20 | 2:55 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h46 | 3:31 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h31 | 3:30 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 0:05 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h26 | 3:31 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h10 | 3:30 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h25 | 3:55 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h05 | 3:55 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h15 | 4:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h25 | 4:25 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h55 | 4:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h05 | 4:25 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h30 | 5:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h10 | 5:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 5:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 5:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h35 | 8:05 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h15 | 8:05 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h30 | 9:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h10 | 9:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 9:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 9:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h16 | 9:46 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h56 | 9:46 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 10:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 10:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h50 | 11:20 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h30 | 11:20 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 11:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h31 | 11:46 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 12:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h11 | 11:46 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 12:30 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 12:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 12:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 12:30 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 12:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h40 | 13:10 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h40 | 13:25 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h20 | 13:10 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 13:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h20 | 13:25 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 13:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 14:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 14:30 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 14:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 14:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 14:30 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 15:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 14:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 15:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h41 | 15:16 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 15:00 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h50 | 15:35 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 15:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h21 | 15:16 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 15:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h30 | 15:35 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 15:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 4h10 | 16:40 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h40 | 16:25 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h50 | 16:40 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 16:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:05 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h20 | 16:25 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 16:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 17:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h25 | 17:15 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h45 | 17:45 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 4h01 | 18:16 Bursa, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Istanbul to Bursa run on average 103 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 103 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 92 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 92 km |
Average bus duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 103 |
Direct buses 103 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:58 |
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Discover the best of Bursa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bursa trip today.
Museum in Muradiye displaying Ottoman costumes, textiles, weapons and daily-life objects inside a former medrese near royal tombs.
City museum presenting Bursa’s trade, crafts, migration and social history through engaging displays in a restored courthouse building.
Compact museum honouring Karagöz shadow theatre, with puppets, stage material and performances linked to a beloved Turkish tradition.
Historic market district of hans, covered lanes and workshops, ideal for walking, shopping and seeing Bursa’s commercial heritage.
Traditional Ottoman village quarter with cobbled lanes, restored houses, craft shops and a slower atmosphere away from the central bazaar.
Large city park with ponds, cafés, lawns and walking paths, popular with locals for relaxed strolls and everyday outdoor life.
Bursa’s signature döner: lamb or beef roasted vertically and sliced over buttered pide with yoghurt or tomato sauce. It originated here and is a local must-try.
Hand-stretched filo parcels filled with minced meat and onions, then baked until crisp. A classic Bursa pastry linked to the city’s Ottoman culinary heritage.
A rich milk dessert set with mastic and served dusted with sugar. Bursa is especially known for this silky Ottoman-style pudding.
Long-established kebab house known for Bursa-style İskender and grilled meats. Traditional setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Established confectioner best known for Bursa’s famous candied chestnuts and other sweets. Ideal for dessert, gifts and a coffee stop.
Historic and traditional venue famed for classic İskender kebap served in the style that made Bursa famous. Simple, busy and very local atmosphere.
More affordable than Istanbul and many European city breaks; hotels, meals and local transport are generally good value for tourists.
Round up small bills in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is customary if service is not included; a little extra for very good service is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Bursa 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 Bursa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Istanbul to Bursa buses use the Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) to Bursa, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali station pair. Use this guide to compare Istanbul and Bursa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) is 5 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Kebab Express (0.2 km), Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler).
Available at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler): Elevators, ramps.
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı is 8 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station), Kebab House (0.2 km), Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı.
Available at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı: Elevators, ramps.
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