Balıkesir to Çanakkale by bus
Çanakkale lies 138 km (86 mi) north-west of Balıkesir, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 43 min including stops, over roughly 168 km (104 mi) of road.
| Balıkesir | Çanakkale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 238,151 | 143,622 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
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Common questions
How far is Çanakkale from Balıkesir?
138 km (86 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Balıkesir; by road roughly 168 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Balıkesir to Çanakkale by bus?
About 2 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Balıkesir and Çanakkale?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.