Compare all timetables for the bus from Yalova to Istanbul
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Yalova to Istanbul from various bus operators like Metro Turizm, Istanbul Konfor or Lüks Yalova for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Istanbul Konfor | 2h 0m | 12:30 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 14:30 | Istanbul | Dudullu Coach Station | Economy | £6 |
A Bus from Istanbul Konfor goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 20/03/2026 12:30:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 20/03/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Istanbul Konfor | 2h 0m | 13:30 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 15:30 | Istanbul | Dudullu Coach Station | Economy | £6 |
A Bus from Istanbul Konfor goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 20/03/2026 13:30:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 20/03/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Lüks Yalova | 3h 0m | 14:30 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 17:30 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 20/03/2026 14:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 20/03/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Lüks Yalova | 2h 0m | 15:29 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 17:29 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 20/03/2026 15:29:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 20/03/2026 17:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Metro Turizm | 3h 0m | 17:00 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 20:00 | Istanbul | Alibeyköy Otogarı | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 20/03/2026 17:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 20/03/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Lüks Yalova | 2h 0m | 08:30 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 10:30 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 21/03/2026 08:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 21/03/2026 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Lüks Yalova | 3h 0m | 10:30 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 13:30 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 21/03/2026 10:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 21/03/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 1h 30m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 08:45 | Istanbul | Dudullu Coach Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 21/03/2026 07:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 21/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 2h 0m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 09:15 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 21/03/2026 07:15:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 21/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Lüks Aksel Seyahat | 2h 0m | 02:00 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 04:00 | Istanbul | Dudullu Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Lüks Aksel Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 21/03/2026 02:00:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 21/03/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Lüks Yalova | 2h 0m | 08:30 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 10:30 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 22/03/2026 08:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 22/03/2026 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Lüks Yalova | 3h 0m | 10:30 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 13:30 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 22/03/2026 10:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 22/03/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 1h 30m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 08:45 | Istanbul | Dudullu Coach Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 22/03/2026 07:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 22/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 2h 0m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 09:15 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 22/03/2026 07:15:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Metro Turizm | 3h 0m | 11:00 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 14:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 22/03/2026 11:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 22/03/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Istanbul Konfor | 2h 0m | 23:30 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 01:30 | Istanbul | Sultanbeyli Bus Stop | Economy | £6 |
A Bus from Istanbul Konfor goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 23/03/2026 23:30:00 to Sultanbeyli Bus Stop, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 24/03/2026 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Istanbul Konfor | 2h 0m | 06:30 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 08:30 | Istanbul | Sultanbeyli Bus Stop | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from Istanbul Konfor goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 23/03/2026 06:30:00 to Sultanbeyli Bus Stop, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 23/03/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Lüks Yalova | 3h 0m | 10:30 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 13:30 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 23/03/2026 10:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 23/03/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Lüks Yalova | 3h 0m | 14:30 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 17:30 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £8 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 23/03/2026 14:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 23/03/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 2h 0m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 09:15 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 23/03/2026 07:15:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Lüks Yalova | 3h 0m | 10:30 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 13:30 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 24/03/2026 10:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 24/03/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Lüks Yalova | 2h 0m | 12:30 | Yalova | Ferry Pier | 14:30 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from Lüks Yalova goes from Ferry Pier, Yalova (Turkey) at 24/03/2026 12:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 24/03/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 2h 0m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 09:15 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 24/03/2026 07:15:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 1h 30m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 08:45 | Istanbul | Dudullu Coach Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 24/03/2026 07:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 24/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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| Metro Turizm | 3h 0m | 11:00 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 14:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 24/03/2026 11:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 24/03/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 1h 30m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 08:45 | Istanbul | Dudullu Coach Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 25/03/2026 07:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 25/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 2h 0m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 09:15 | Istanbul | Harem central bus station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 26/03/2026 07:15:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 26/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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| Pamukkale Turizm | 1h 30m | 07:15 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 08:45 | Istanbul | Dudullu Coach Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 26/03/2026 07:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 26/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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| Metro Turizm | 1h 30m | 11:00 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 12:30 | Istanbul | Samandira Coach Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 26/03/2026 11:00:00 to Samandira Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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| Metro Turizm | 0h 25m | 13:05 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 13:30 | Istanbul | Samandira Coach Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 26/03/2026 13:05:00 to Samandira Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
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| Metro Turizm | 1h 45m | 17:00 | Yalova | Central Bus Station | 18:45 | Istanbul | Samandira Coach Station | Economy | £9 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Yalova (Turkey) at 26/03/2026 17:00:00 to Samandira Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 26/03/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Yalova to Istanbul is £5 on 17/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Yalova and Istanbul
Saturday
is the busiest day, with more than 49 daily coaches from Yalova to Istanbul. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Yalova and Istanbul.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 85 coaches from Yalova to Istanbul, while Night sees the fewest connections between Yalova and Istanbul, with 2 offers.
Facts about coaches from Yalova to Istanbul
Compare all providers like Metro Turizm, Istanbul Konfor and Lüks Yalova that travel 26 times every day by bus from Yalova to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Yalova to Istanbul starting from £5!
| Cheapest Bus | £5 |
| Fastest Bus | 0h 15m |
| Earliest Coach | 12:30 |
| Latest Coach | 19:45 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 26 Ø |
| Distance | 46.8 km |
| Coach Companies | Metro Turizm, Istanbul Konfor, Lüks Yalova, Pamukkale Turizm and Lüks Aksel Seyahat |
Cheapest coach connections from Yalova to Istanbul
Every day, 26 buses from 5 coach companies leave Yalova for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
16/03
Tuesday
17/03
Wednesday
18/03
Thursday
19/03
Friday
20/03
£8
Saturday
21/03
£7
Sunday
22/03
£8
Monday
23/03
£6
Tuesday
24/03
£7
Wednesday
25/03
£9
Thursday
26/03
£9
Friday
27/03
£9
Saturday
28/03
£11
Sunday
29/03
Monday
30/03
£9
Tuesday
31/03
£6
Wednesday
01/04
£9
Thursday
02/04
£11
Friday
03/04
£9
Saturday
04/04
£11
Sunday
05/04
£9
Monday
06/04
£11
Tuesday
07/04
£11
Wednesday
08/04
£9
Thursday
09/04
£9
Friday
10/04
£9
Saturday
11/04
£9
Sunday
12/04
The cheapest time to travel from Yalova to Istanbul
With a price starting from £6, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Yalova to Istanbul. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.
Evening
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Yalova to Istanbul, with £6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £7.
How to save money travelling from Yalova to Istanbul
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Yalova to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Yalova to Istanbul, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Yalova to Istanbul are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Yalova to Istanbul
These are the most booked bus companies between Yalova to Istanbul from our users.
Istanbul Konfor from Yalova to Istanbul
Here you will find the key facts about the Istanbul Konfor bus route Yalova to Istanbul:
| Cheapest Price | £6 |
| Fastest Coach | 2h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 12:30 |
| Last Coach | 23:30 |
| Daily Connections | 19 Ø |
| Found on | 20/03/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Yalova and Istanbul
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Yalova and Istanbul.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
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Yalova to Istanbul.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Yalova to Istanbul
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Yalova to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Yalova to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Yalova to Istanbul bus
How much does a Yalova - Istanbul coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Yalova - Istanbul bus trip is available from £5 and takes 2h 0m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Yalova to Istanbul?
The connection Yalova to Istanbul is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £13. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Yalova - Istanbul route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Yalova to Istanbul is offered by roughly 26 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Istanbul from Yalova take?
The quickest coach from Yalova to Istanbul is provided by Metro Turizm and takes 0h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £11. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Yalova to Istanbul?
The earliest bus to Istanbul departs from Yalova at 12:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Yalova to Istanbul?
The latest bus to Istanbul departs from Yalova at 19:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Yalova - Istanbul route?
Passengers looking to travel from Yalova to Istanbul can travel with Metro Turizm, Istanbul Konfor and Lüks Yalova. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Yalova and Istanbul?
You can check all the direct connections between Yalova and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Metro Turizm, Istanbul Konfor and Lüks Yalova.
What can I take with me on the bus to Istanbul from Yalova?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Yalova Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Yalova Istanbul bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Yalova to Istanbul on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Yalova to Istanbul?
CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 26 daily trips between Yalova and Istanbul. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.
How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Yalova to Istanbul?
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Yalova to Istanbul
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
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