There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Thyatira by bus, ferry, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akhisarbus
7h 22m₺600–1,800Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry
- Take the train from Bandirma Sehir to Akhisartrain Ic
8h 3m₺1,153–1,582Drive 367.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Thyatiracar 367.3 km
3h 41m₺2,128–3,074Bus via Mustafakemalpaşa
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus stationbus FlixBus KK3407 / ...
- Take the bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to Akhisar bus stationbus FlixBus KK1657 / ...
8h 30m₺820–1,116Train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehirtrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Akhisartrain Ic
12h 12m₺978–1,458
Istanbul to Thyatira by ferry, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Thyatira is to bus via Mustafakemalpaşa which costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Thyatira is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.100 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Akhisar. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Thyatira. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Akhisar via Istanbul(Pendik) and Eskisehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Istanbul and Thyatira is 404 km. The road distance is 367.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Thyatira without a car is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs 600 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
The bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akhisar takes 7h including transfers and departs every three hours.
Istanbul to Thyatira bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Thyatira train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Thyatira is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs 600 ₺ - 1.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 950 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Thyatira, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akhisar every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺850–1,800 and the journey takes 7h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Thyatira via Pendik, Istanbul(Pendik), Eskisehir, and Akhisar in around 12h 12m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Bandirma Sehir to Akhisar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺300–420
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskisehir to Akhisar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akhisar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,800
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akhisar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to M.Kemal Paşa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from M.Kemal Paşa bus station to Akhisar bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺360–490
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akhisar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- sikayet@uludagturizm.com.tr
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Akhisar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,700
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- info@ido.com.tr
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
Ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
- Economy
- ₺850–1,200
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Thyatira bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Akhisar station.
Istanbul to Thyatira train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Thyatira is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Istanbul to Thyatira.
There are three+ hotels available in Thyatira.