Badalan - Erdek Ferry Route (Return)
Operating between Badalan Pier on Marmara Island and Erdek Port, this new route is the first RO-RO connection providing a direct return from the island's southern village to the South Marmara region. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes). The operator is Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi.
This direction is a peaceful alternative, especially for families wanting to avoid the Sunday return crowds from Marmara village. For passengers heading to Bursa, Izmir, and Balikesir, the road connection from Erdek is fast.
Journey Details
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes)
- Type: Mixed (passenger + vehicle + RO-RO cargo)
- Operator: Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi
- Frequency: 4-5 trips per week in summer, 2-3 trips per week in winter
Sunday Return Strategy
Sunday return ferries from Marmara village are fully booked 3-4 weeks in advance during the summer. If you cannot find a ticket for Marmara - Erdek, you can drive 30-40 minutes across the island and return to Erdek via Badalan. Advantages:
- Easier to find availability as it is a new route
- The ship is less crowded (comfortable seating)
- Reaches Erdek in 1 hour 15 minutes (Marmara - Erdek takes 1 hour 45 minutes)
- Extra discounts with the AdaKart launch campaign
Estimated Ticket Price Range
- Passenger: 120-200 TL
- Car: 550-900 TL
- Motorcycle: 200-330 TL
- Caravan: 1,200-2,150 TL
- AdaKart discount: 10-25% (+ 5-10% launch campaign)
Arrival Connections in Erdek
- Bursa: 2 hours (D-565)
- Balikesir: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Izmir: 3.5 hours (E-87)
- Bandirma: 30 minutes
- Edincik thermal springs: 15 minutes
Seasonal Considerations
Summer season: A great alternative to Marmara village for Sunday return vacationers. Low density on weekdays.
Winter season: Low frequency, mainly local drivers. Risk of cancellation during Lodos (southwesterly wind) warnings.
AdaKart New Route Advantages
As part of the launch campaign, an additional 5-10% promotional discount applies to round trips. For AdaKart annual package holders, the Badalan route creates a new discount area in addition to the Avsa-Erdek and Erdek-Marmara routes.
Alternative Routes
- Marmara - Erdek (105 min) — the island's main pier
- Saraylar - Erdek (90 min) — northern pier
- Badalan - Tekirdag then by road to Bursa (longer, but for the Thrace route)
Ship Comfort
Since it is a new route, the 1-hour 15-minute return journey is moderately full; it is not as crowded as Marmara village, especially on Sunday returns. An air-conditioned passenger lounge, open observation deck, and a snack bar are available.
RO-RO and Caravan Notes
- Vehicle queue at Badalan pier: Not busy as it is a new route; arriving 60 minutes early is sufficient.
- Fuel: Available in Marmara village and Saraylar on the island; fill your tank before returning.
- Erdek arrival: Fish restaurants, gas stations, and a bus stop are located at the port exit.