City, Turkey
Getting around Bursa
How to get around Bursa
Bursa Metro (Bursaray) and buses connect the center, Nilüfer and the bus station; the Uludağ cable car goes up from Teferrüç. Istanbul is 2.5–3 h by ferry-bus.
Ways to get around Bursa
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bursaray (Emek–Orhangazi) | About 25–40 TRY | Light-rail metro linking the center and the western suburbs |
| City bus | About 25–40 TRY | Buses reach Çekirge, Cumalıkızık and Uludağ base; use Google Maps |
| Uludağ cable car | Check operator; priced for tourists | Runs from Teferrüç; weather can close it |
| Ferry or bus to Istanbul | From about 400–800 TRY | Via Yalova or Mudanya; ask for the combined ticket |
Ride-hailing apps in Bursa
A 5 km ride costs about ₺220–400 ($4.5–8.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| BiTaksi | Hails metered yellow taxis; works in the main urban area |
- Metered taxis are standard; insist on the meter. BiTaksi removes language issues when it works in your area.
Arriving in Bursa
Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
Small airport about 55 km away with few domestic flights; most visitors fly into Istanbul (IST/SAW) and take a ferry or bus (about 2.5–3 h).
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for six months from entry; carry an IDP if yours isn't in Latin script.
- Onward travel in Turkey: Comfortable long-distance buses reach every town; fast trains link Istanbul, Ankara, Konya and Eskişehir; cheap domestic flights save days on long hops east.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bursa?
No. Use BiTaksi instead.
What's the best way to get around Bursa?
Bursa Metro (Bursaray) and buses connect the center, Nilüfer and the bus station; the Uludağ cable car goes up from Teferrüç. Istanbul is 2.5–3 h by ferry-bus.
How do I get from the airport to Bursa?
Small airport about 55 km away with few domestic flights; most visitors fly into Istanbul (IST/SAW) and take a ferry or bus (about 2.5–3 h).
Is Bursa walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- TCDD Taşımacılık (trains)
- Turkish Airlines
- Pegasus Airlines
- Burulaş (Bursa Metropolitan transit)
- Bursa and Cumalıkızık (UNESCO)
- Go Türkiye
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.