Istanbul to Bursa by ferry
Bursa lies 91 km (57 mi) south of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 91 km (57 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 46 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Istanbul | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Port | Kontoskalion | Gemlik Port |
Where to book ferries from Istanbul 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.
Book a hotel in Bursa
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Common questions
How far is Bursa from Istanbul?
91 km (57 mi) in a straight line, south of Istanbul; by road roughly 112 km (69 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bursa by ferry?
About 2 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul 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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.