İzmir to Bursa by bus
Bursa lies 258 km (160 mi) north-east of İzmir, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 53 min including stops, over roughly 315 km (196 mi) of road.
| İzmir | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 2.9 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book buses from İzmir to Bursa
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Staying in Bursa
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa. Of the 82 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (34), and 12 are five-star. Across 73 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 35,167 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bursa from İzmir?
258 km (160 mi) in a straight line, north-east of İzmir; by road roughly 315 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Bursa by bus?
About 4 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between İzmir and Bursa?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bursa?
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa, bookable on this site.
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.