Driving from Milan to Bursa
Bursa lies 1,718 km (1,067 mi) east of Milan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 2,095 km (1,302 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Milan | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Turkey |
| Population | 1.4 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Clocks in Bursa are 1 h ahead of Milan right now, so a 26 h 12 min journey lands 27 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bursa
Crossing from Italy into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book car hire from Milan 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 Milan?
1,718 km (1,067 mi) in a straight line, east of Milan; by road roughly 2,095 km (1,302 mi).
How long does it take to get from Milan to Bursa by car?
About 26 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milan and Bursa?
Bursa is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Bursa?
The Lira (TRY).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.