Hatay (Antakya) Balıkesir Bus Ticket

About Hatay

It is possible to answer those who ask where is the city of freedom: Hatay. Because people of Muslim, Christian, Orthodox or any other sect have lived in this city for many years and it still hosts different cultures.

Hatay, one of the southernmost regions of Turkey, is the center of Harbiye, where Daphne's story takes place. Hatay, the cradle of impressive historical elements, is a city you can visit for cultural tourism, coastal tourism and traditional Hatay Cuisine products.

Especially the ruins and historical buildings dating back centuries attract the attention of art historians and history enthusiasts. Darb-ı Sak Castle, Koz Castle and Sokullu Caravanserai are among the very important places.

Also, for diving enthusiasts, Sütunlu Liman is interesting with its very calm sea. Hatay, the capital of civilization, also attracts attention with its Iskenderun and Antakya museums.

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.