BUDO Bursa Deniz OtobüsleriBUDO Bursa Sea Buses has made an important announcement to its passengers, stating that its summer schedule for services in the Sea of Marmara will conclude as of Sunday, September 13, 2026. Following this date, significant changes will occur in service times, particularly on the Mudanya - Kabataş and İhlas Armutlu routes, with a new winter schedule taking effect from Monday, September 14, 2026. Passengers traveling by sea between Istanbul and Bursa should especially plan their journeys according to the updated times.
Who is Affected by the New Schedule and What's Changing?
This schedule change will directly affect all passengers using BUDO Bursa Sea Buses' main routes between Mudanya and Istanbul. With the decrease in summer intensity, service times and frequencies have been reorganized according to seasonal conditions and passenger demand. It is crucial for passengers to plan their travels based on the new winter schedule, not the old summer schedule.
Mudanya - Kabataş Route New Service Times (Effective September 14, 2026)
Weekday Services:
- Mudanya - Kabataş Direction: 07:00, 09:30, 16:00 and 19:00
- Kabataş - Mudanya Direction: 08:00, 11:30, 16:30 and 19:30
Friday and Sunday Services:
- Departures from Mudanya: 07:00/08:00 (Please note this time slot!), 09:30, 13:30, 16:45 and 19:15
- Departures from Kabataş: 08:00, 10:30, 14:00, 17:00 and 19:30
You should consider these times for your journeys from Kabataş Pier, one of Istanbul's central points, or Mudanya Pier, the gateway to Bursa. Return services on the Kabataş - Mudanya route have also been updated.
İhlas Armutlu Route New Service Times (Effective September 14, 2026)
Some changes are also present on the İhlas Armutlu route:
- Departure from Mudanya: 09:30 (Unchanged)
- Armutlu - Kabataş Service: 10:00 (Unchanged)
- Kabataş - Armutlu Service: Moved from old 14:30 to 11:30. (Will be applied as 14:00 on Fridays and Sundays.)
- Armutlu - Mudanya Service: Moved from old 16:00 to 13:00. (Will be applied as 15:30 on Fridays and Sundays.)
Passengers traveling on this route should carefully review the departure and arrival times, especially from İhlas Armutlu Pier.
What Should Passengers Do?
As BUDO reserves the right to change service times, it is crucial for passengers to check for updated information before finalizing their travel plans. It is advisable to visit BUDO's official website or contact their call centers for the most current information when purchasing tickets or before traveling. Passengers considering alternative routes, such as Mudanya - Kadıköy, should also review the current schedules of other operators. For general information on sea transportation in Istanbul and guides like Istanbul Night Ferry Times, please visit our website.