Located on the coasts of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, Balıkesir is a very developed city in terms of industry. There is a highly developed industry in the city.
For coastal tourism, it has become one of the frequent destinations of local and foreign tourists with its towns such as Balıkesir, Akçay, Ayvalık, Altınoluk and Erdek. The first olive oil laboratory of the region was established in Balıkesir province, where olive growing and olive oil production is important.
It is one of the leading cities of the country in terms of exports, and state lands in Balıkesir have a large share of 40 percent. Balıkesir is identified with Yoruk culture and its local products bear traces of this culture.
It has become one of the most important cities of the Marmara region and the country in terms of agriculture, animal husbandry, industry and trade.
About Balıkesir Bus Terminal
Transportation to many cities is provided from Balıkesir bus terminal, which serves the entire Aegean region and the Marmara region.
It is always possible to find the cheapest bus ticket to nearby provinces. Thanks to local and national bus companies, bus services are organized intensively, especially in the summer months. You can reach many routes with buses, which are serviced 24 hours a day by Balıkesir Municipality.
Some of the bus companies providing service;
Kamil Koc,
Lotus,
Ulusoy,
Oz Bolu,
Istanbul Travel,
Beydağı,
Metro,
Soma Travel.
There are toilets, prayer rooms, restaurants and cafes, buffets and shops where you can buy souvenirs at Balıkesir bus terminal. There are frequent buses from Balıkesir to the cities of Istanbul, Ankara, Manisa, Izmir and Yalova.
The bus station has bus and shuttle services that operate 24 hours a day. There is also a waiting area with tables and chairs.
Transportation from Balıkesir Bus Terminal to the City Center
It is always possible to obtain the most affordable bus tickets for nearby cities such as Izmir, Çanakkale and Kütahya from local bus companies.
There are flights to Izmir, Istanbul, Ankara, Kütahya and Çanakkale every day and transportation can be provided to the whole country.
Balıkesir bus terminal is on the road to Bursa, outside the city, 6.5 km away from the center. The contact number of the terminal is 0266 241 11 99. Those who want to use public transportation in Balıkesir city travels with an electronic ticket called Balkart.
Balkart can be purchased from kiosks at the terminal and bus stops and can be refilled as the credit runs out. There is no traffic problem throughout Balıkesir and it is possible to reach wherever you want in a short time.
Transportation to the City Center by Taxi
Bus station taxis can be called 0266 373 1970 for Edremit and 0266 718 1098 for Bandırma. Taxi fares include an opening fee and fixed fees calculated per km, and there is no night tariff.
Transportation to the City Center by Bus
Public transport buses, which can be taken with Balkart, depart from Balıkesir terminal line every 15 minutes. It departs every half hour after 20:00 and every hour until the morning. You can go to different districts by getting off the vehicles going to public transportation centers from the terminal and transferring.
Transportation to the City Center by Shuttle
Some bus companies have services to the districts, and some companies drop off passengers when passing to a different city rather than from the terminal. For shuttle service, you can contact the office of the company you purchased your ticket from.
Transportation by Minibuses
Minibuses departing from the terminal can reach the central districts and district bus terminals. Shuttle service is provided according to bus schedules and city services are paid. You can go to the public transportation center by public transportation from the bus station and continue your journey by bus or minibus in the direction of your route. During the summer months, public transportation operates at busier hours. Departures are made regularly during the winter months.
Balıkesir Expeditionary FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
After the information you enter to buy Balıkesir bus tickets, the system will list all the tickets. You can get the cheapest Balıkesir bus ticket by sorting this list by price.
You can buy a new ticket with your ticket amount by canceling the Balıkesir bus ticket you have bought until the last 1 hour before. This is how you change it. If the new ticket you buy is cheaper than the ticket you changed, the difference can be refunded or deducted from your next ticket by remaining open.
The main bus companies operating Balıkesir
Pamukkale Turizm,
Balıkesir Uludağ,
Kale Seyahat,
Metro Turizm,
Çanakkale Truva Turizm,
Efetur,
İstanbul Konfor,
Ali Osman Ulusoy,
Varan Turizm,
Alaşehir Sarıkız Turizm,
Balıkesir Vip Turizm,
VIP Uludağ Taşımacılık
are companies.