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The 3 Best Day Trips from Bursa

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 3 good day trips from Bursa, Turkey, led by Istanbul, Eskişehir, Adapazarı. The closest is Istanbul, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Bursa at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Istanbul	91 km N	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Eskişehir	133 km E	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Adapazarı	131 km NE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Bursa

1
Istanbul, Turkey
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north of Bursa2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Çemberlitaş Hamamı.
Also nearby: Küçükçekmece, Bağcılar, Üsküdar, Esenler, Sancaktepe, Sultangazi, Maltepe, Beylikdüzü, Ataşehir, Sultanbeyli, Fatih, Şişli.
2
Eskişehir, Turkey
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Bursa4 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Eskişehir Hayvanat Bahçesi.
3
Adapazarı, Turkey
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of Bursa4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Bursa to Istanbul

A realistic pace for Istanbul, 91 km from Bursa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Bursa
09:55Arrive in Istanbul (1 hr 25 min drive)
10:10Çemberlitaş Hamamı
12:10Lunch
13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Istanbul
15:55Head back to Bursa
17:20Home in Bursa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Bursa?: The best day trips from Bursa are Istanbul, Eskişehir, Adapazarı. The closest is Istanbul, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Bursa?: Istanbul is the closest, 91 km north of Bursa, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
How far is too far for a day trip from Bursa?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Eskişehir at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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