Getting to Bursa & Public Transit Network
Fast sea ferries from Istanbul, direct airport shuttles, BursaRay metro stations, and Mount Uludağ cable car connections.
Where Do You Want to Go in Bursa?
Select your departure and destination; view step-by-step ferry, metro, bus, and cable car transfers with travel times and tips.
Mudanya BUDO Pier ➔ Bursa Grand Mosque & Heykel
Take Bus 1/M in front of Mudanya Pier
Board bus 1/M directly across the pier exit. Buses depart every 10–15 minutes.
Ride BursaRay Line 1 (M1 Green Line) to Şehreküstü Station
Board the train toward Arabayatağı. Alight at Şehreküstü Station (12 stops).
Walk to Historic Bazaar & Grand Mosque
Exit toward Şehreküstü Square and walk along Atatürk Avenue; Ulu Cami is 300 meters ahead.
Bursa Public Transit Fares & Ticket Options
Official transit fares enacted by BURULAŞ, distance-based refund system, student discounts, and contactless bank card rules.
All fare data matches the official BURULAŞ tariff schedule directly.
Official base tariff on M1 Green and M2 Red metro lines using BursaKart. A refund validator at exits returns partial fares for short trips.
- Tap out at exit turnstiles for 1–5 stops to receive an instant 9.50 ₺ refund.
- Travel 6–11 stops to receive a 4.00 ₺ partial refund.
- Enjoy up to 17.00 ₺ discount on bus/tram transfers within 90 minutes.
- Student fare at only 10.00 ₺ represents one of Turkey's best transit values.
Valid on T1 Silkworm (Heykel Ring), T2 Terminal (Bus Station–Kent Meydanı), and T3 Historic Nostalgic Tram lines.
- Ride T2 tram directly from Central Bus Terminal to Kent Meydanı for 32.50 ₺.
- Only 8.15 ₺ per ride for students.
- 90-minute mutual transfer discount applies with BursaRay metro.
Standard city bus fare for yellow municipal and private public buses throughout Bursa's central districts.
- Feeder/short routes cost lower (35.00 ₺ – 37.50 ₺).
- Long express lines (Tariff No. 5) cost 52.50 ₺ (Student: 13.25 ₺).
- Transfer discount to rail transit and connecting buses within 90 minutes.
Tap your contactless Mastercard, Visa, or Troy bank card directly at turnstiles without needing a physical BursaKart.
- BURULAŞ rule: +1 TL bank service fee is added for each 5 TL increment.
- Metro fare charged via bank card: 48.00 ₺.
- Tram fare charged via bank card: 39.50 ₺.
- Bus fare charged via bank card: 54.00 ₺.
- Instant boarding with zero need to purchase a card or top up balances.
Disposable QR paper tickets available from Biletmatik kiosks and manned booths with cash or cards.
- Official BURULAŞ price is 100.00 ₺ per single ride ticket.
- Requires no deposit or registration process.
- Buying an empty BursaKart (150 ₺) is vastly cheaper for 2+ rides.
Official monthly student package with 100 rides valid for 30 days, dropping cost per ride to 9.10 ₺.
- 100 rides drop the unit cost down to just 9.10 ₺ per trip.
- Available to primary, high school, and university students in Bursa.
- Rechargeable in seconds via the BursaKart Mobil app or kiosks.
Monthly 100-ride bundle loaded onto personalized BursaKart for daily commuters.
- Unit price drops to 33.00 ₺ per ride (vs. 40–45 ₺ standard).
- Available for registered Full BursaKart holders.
- Best monthly savings for daily transit users across Bursa.
Scenic 9 km panoramic cable car journey from Teferrüç Lower Station to Sarıalan and Hotels Zone summit.
- Children aged 0–6 ride completely free of charge.
- 8-passenger cabins offering 360-degree panoramic views of Bursa and Mount Uludağ.
- Purchasable at Teferrüç ticket windows or bursa-teleferik.com.tr.
Direct luxury coaches running between Bursa Central Bus Terminal and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) & Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW): 240.00 ₺ (24/7 departures every 30 minutes).
- Istanbul Airport (IST): 340.00 ₺ (approx. 120 min via Northern Marmara Motorway).
- Generous luggage allowance, free onboard Wi-Fi, AC, and USB sockets.
- Online ticket booking and seat selection at bus.burulas.com.tr.
Within 90 minutes of the first tap, up to 3 transfer discounts apply. Transfers between BursaRay metro, T1/T2 trams, and buses receive a discount of up to 17.00 ₺ (13.00 ₺ on discounted cards).
Sea of Marmara: Fast BUDO & İDO Ferries
The most scenic, traffic-free way from Istanbul to Bursa in just 95 minutes.
Eminönü / Sirkeci ⇄ Mudanya
Yenikapı / Kadıköy ⇄ Güzelyalı
Pier Connecting Buses to City Center & Metro
Yellow municipal shuttle buses waiting right outside the pier in Mudanya and Güzelyalı.
Mudanya ⇄ Geçit / Emek (BursaRay)
Fastest shuttle from BUDO ferry pier to BursaRay metro station (Geçit/Emek) in 15-20 minutes.
Mudanya ⇄ Heykel & Teleferik
Direct express line connecting the ferry pier with Bursa historic downtown and the cable car station.
Mudanya ⇄ Otogar (Terminal)
Direct link from Mudanya coast to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal via the outer ring expressway.
Güzelyalı İDO ⇄ Geçit / Emek (BursaRay)
Connects pedestrian passengers arriving on İDO ferries directly to the BursaRay metro line.
BursaRay & Tramvay
The rapid transit rail and tram network connecting east and west without traffic (Official BURULAŞ Network).
BURULAŞ Rail Transit Network & Key Transfer Hubs
BursaRay Metro: Line 1 (Geçit ⇄ Arabayatağı) and Line 2 (University ⇄ Kestel) share central tracks between Bursaspor/Acemler and Arabayatağı. Eastbound to Kestel, only Line 2 continues; Line 1 terminates at Arabayatağı.
Tram Integration: Transfer to T1 Heykel ring and T2 Bus Terminal tram lines at Osmangazi / Kent Meydanı; transfer to T3 nostalgic heritage tram at Gökdere station.
BursaRay 1. Hat (Yeşil Hat)
Hafif Raylı MetroGeçit / Balat ⇄ Arabayatağı / Yavuz Selim
Kentin kuzeybatısındaki Mudanya Yolu aksından başlayıp tarihi merkez üzerinden doğu aktarma merkezi Arabayatağı'na uzanır.
BursaRay 2. Hat (Mavi Hat)
Hafif Raylı MetroUludağ Üniversitesi ⇄ Kestel
T2 Tramvay Hattı (Yalova Yolu)
Modern Cadde TramvayıKent Meydanı ⇄ Bursa Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali
T1 Şehir İçi Tramvay Hattı (İpekböceği)
Modern Şehir İçi Ring TramvayıKent Meydanı ⇄ Heykel (Dairesel Şehir Ringi)
T3 Nostaljik Tramvay Hattı
Tarihi Nostaljik TramvayZafer Plaza ⇄ Çınarönü (Cumhuriyet Caddesi)
BBBUS: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen & Istanbul Airport
Operated by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality (BURULAŞ), modern BBBUS coaches run 24/7 with ergonomic seats, USB chargers, AC, and onboard Wi-Fi.
Passengers with BBBUS Sabiha Gökçen Airport tickets are entitled to 48 hours of free parking at Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal. Click for terms.
Bursa Cable Car: Journey to the Summit of Uludağ
Departing from Teferrüç Station, 8-person panoramic gondolas soar over the pine forests of Sarıalan to reach the Uludağ Hotels Area in 22 minutes.
BursaKart & Contactless Card Payments
BursaKart is valid across all public buses, trams, and metro lines in Bursa. If you don't have a physical card:
- Contactless Credit / Debit Cards: Simply tap any contactless Visa/Mastercard directly on metro turnstiles and bus card readers.
- BursaKart Mobile App: Download 'BursaKart Mobil' on iOS or Android to top up balance and ride with QR code or NFC.
- Biletmatik Kiosks: Automated ticket vending machines are available 24/7 at all metro stations accepting cash and credit cards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bursa Transit
Most frequently asked questions about ticketing, night transit, luggage, and transfers for Bursa travelers.
No, Istanbulkart cannot be used directly in Bursa public transit. However, you do not need to buy a local card! You can simply tap your contactless credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay directly at turnstiles across BursaRay metro, trams, and all yellow municipal buses.
BursaBB_WiFi Free Public Internet
Connect freely to the municipality's high-speed Wi-Fi in historic squares, metro stations, bazaars, and parks.