8 WAYS TO REACH ULUDAĞ

How do you
get to Uludağ?

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.

8routes
Ways to travel
22min
Fastest (cable car)
36km
From central Bursa
UNIQUE LOCATION
The only ski resort in the world within two hours' reach of nearly 25 million people.
THE HEART OF MARMARA
01Fastest Route

Travel by Cable Car

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.

  • Departure: Bursa Teferrüç Station — accessible by public transport and car park.
  • Duration: 22 minutes · 3 intermediate stops (Kadıyayla, Sarıalan, Hotels Zone).
  • Capacity: 8-person cabins, 1,500 passengers per hour.
  • Operating hours: Continuous from 08:00 in the morning to 22:00 at night.
01 · CABLE CAR22 MIN · 8.2 KM
02Flexible · Independent

Travel in Your Own Vehicle

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.

  • Distance: Central Bursa → Zone 1 Hotels · 36 km.
  • Chain warning: From November to March, road checkpoints do not allow entry without chains.
  • Fuel: The last petrol station is at the Çekirge exit — there are no stations on the mountain.
  • Parking: Paid in front of the hotels; included for overnight guests.
02 · OWN VEHICLE50 MIN · 36 KM

Check road conditions live

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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03Departing from Istanbul

Day-Trip Ski Tours from Istanbul

Organised tour options that depart and return the same day from Istanbul. Morning departure, evening return — packages including equipment rental, instruction and lunch.

  • Departure points: Meeting points on both the European and Anatolian sides.
  • Duration: 03:30 departure, 22:00 return.
  • Included: Transport · Skipass · Optional equipment rental.
★ Day-Trip Ski Tour
★ Day-Trip Ski Tour
03 · DAY-TRIP TOURISTANBUL ↔ ULUDAĞ
04Scenic Route

Travel by Ferry to Mudanya

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.

  • Departure: Yenikapı (Istanbul) → Mudanya (Bursa).
  • Duration: Sea crossing 1 h 45 min · Mudanya → Uludağ 35 min.
  • Frequency: 6 sailings per day, morning to evening.
  • Vehicles: Boarding the ferry with a car is possible (reservation recommended).
04 · FERRY1H 45MIN · SEA ROUTE
05Air + Road

Travel via Sabiha Gökçen

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.

  • Leg 1: Sabiha Gökçen → Bursa Bus Terminal · airport bus, 2 h 15 min.
  • Leg 2: Bursa Bus Terminal → Teferrüç Cable Car Station · city metro / taxi, 25 min.
  • Leg 3: Cable car to Uludağ (Sarıalan), 22 min.
  • Total: ~3 h 30 min · without getting stuck in traffic.
05 · SABIHA GÖKÇENSAW → BURSA → ULUDAĞ
06Shortest Air Route

Travel via Bursa Airport

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.

  • Airport: Yenişehir Bursa Airport (YEI).
  • Central Bursa: 45 min by airport shuttle or car.
  • Uludağ connection: Continue from central Bursa by cable car or private vehicle.
  • Flights: Mainly domestic; Ankara, Izmir and Trabzon routes active.
06 · BURSA AIRPORTYEI → ULUDAĞ
07Economical

Public Transport from the City Centre

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.

  • BursaRay: Station → Şehreküstü → Stadium with a transfer, ~25 min.
  • Bus: Lines 22 / 22A go directly to the cable car station.
  • Bursakart: Valid on all public transport; current fare charged on first boarding.
  • Advantage: No traffic worries, no parking hassle.
07 · PUBLIC TRANSPORTBURSARAY · BUS
08★ VIP Service

Travel by VIP Vehicle

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.

  • Door to door: From your address to your Uludağ hotel.
  • Vehicles: Luxury SUVs, minivans and VIP minibuses — fitted with winter tyres + chains.
  • 24/7: Early-morning and night transfers available.
  • Multiple stops: Flexible routing for airport + restaurant + hotel.
★ VIP Transfer Service · 24/7
08 · VIP TRANSFERPLAZA TURIZM · 24/7

Ready to
hit the road?

Whichever route you choose, Uludağ is always less than two hours away. Follow snow conditions live and book your tickets in advance.