Reach Uludağ by 8 different routes — from the heart of the Marmara region, via one of the world's longest cable car lines, or in your own vehicle.
Departing from Bursa's Teferrüç station, the cable car is one of the world's longest lines at 8.2 km. It reaches the Sarıalan plateau from the city centre in 22 minutes — weather-independent, scenic and family-friendly.
From central Bursa, the Uludağ Zone 1 hotel area is reached in 50 minutes via the D200 highway. Winter tyres are mandatory, and carrying snow chains is critical for safety.
Live traffic flow on the D200 / Uludağ Road stretching from central Bursa to Uludağ Hotels Zone 1 — updated by the second with Yandex Maps data. Check congestion and snow conditions before you set off.
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Take the fast IDO and BUDO ferries from Istanbul to reach Mudanya in about 2 hours, then continue to Uludağ by car in roughly 1 hour. A relaxed, traffic-free route with Marmara Sea views.
After landing at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, take a direct bus to Bursa Terminal, then continue to Uludağ by cable car — rather than booking a flight on the Istanbul–Bursa route, Sabiha Gökçen offers an easier connection.
Land at Yenişehir Bursa Airport (YEI), transfer to the city centre by road, then continue to Uludağ by cable car. The shortest air option for travellers coming from cities on the Anatolian side.
Reach the cable car station via central Bursa's BursaRay light rail system and city buses. You can get up to Uludağ without a car — with a single tap of your Bursakart.
Door-to-door private transfers in luxury vehicles. For families, groups and business travel — professional drivers, 4×4 vehicles equipped for snow conditions and flexible scheduling.
The cable car ride from Bursa's Teferrüç station to the Sarıalan plateau takes 22 minutes. The line is 8.2 km long, one of the longest in the world. There are three stops along the route — Kadıyayla, Sarıalan and the Hotels Zone — so you can break the journey if you wish.
The cable car departs from Bursa Teferrüç Station. Bus lines 15A, 15B, 3C, 3İ and 3MU pass close to the station. Coming from Bursa Coach Terminal, the metro or a taxi takes roughly 25 minutes. There is a car park at the station, so driving is also an option.
The cable car departs from Bursa Teferrüç Station and climbs to the Hotels Zone at 1,865 metres. There are three stops on the line: Kadıyayla, Sarıalan and the Hotels Zone. Get off at the Hotels Zone for skiing, or at Sarıalan for hiking and picnics.
Uludağ's Hotels Zone is 36 km from central Bursa, about a 50-minute drive along the D200 / Uludağ Road. Winter tyres are mandatory; between November and March, road checkpoints turn back vehicles that are not carrying snow chains.
There are eight ways to reach Uludağ: the cable car (22 minutes), your own car (36 km, 50 minutes), day tours from Istanbul, the Mudanya ferry, connections via Sabiha Gökçen and Yenişehir airports, and VIP transfer. The fastest option is the cable car from Teferrüç.
The summit of Uludağ stands at 2,543 metres. The Hotels Zone, the heart of the ski resort and the cable car's final stop, sits at 1,865 metres. That altitude is the main reason Uludağ offers a long, reliable snow season in the Marmara region.
Uludağ is a national park and ski resort within the province of Bursa, 36 km from the city centre. Roughly 25 million people live within a two-hour journey of the mountain, which makes Uludağ the only ski resort in the world with that reach.
The Bursa cable car runs continuously from 08:00 to 22:00. Cabins hold 8 people and the line carries 1,500 passengers per hour. Queues can build at the station on busy winter weekends, so setting off early noticeably shortens the wait.
Whichever route you choose, Uludağ is always less than two hours away. Follow snow conditions live and book your tickets in advance.