There are 6 ways to get from İzmit to Istanbul by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Izmit to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
1h 47m₺164–227Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İzmit to İstanbul97.8 km
1h 29m₺133Bus
- Take the bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogaribus
2h 29m₺320–850Drive 98.6 km
- Drive from İzmit to Istanbulcar 98.6 km
1h 3m₺551–796Taxi
- Take the taxi from İzmit to Istanbultaxi 98.6 km
1h 3m₺4,700–6,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Izmit Yht to Gebzetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogaribus
2h 47m₺598–835
İzmit to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from İzmit to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 133 ₺ and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from İzmit to Istanbul is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs 550 ₺ - 800 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İzmit and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from İzmit to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Izmit and arriving at Yenikapi via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between İzmit and Istanbul is 94 km. The road distance is 98.6 km.
The best way to get from İzmit to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs 160 ₺ - 230 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from İzmit to Istanbul, including transfers.
İzmit to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from İzmit station.
İzmit to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmit station.
The best way to get from İzmit to Istanbul is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs 160 ₺ - 230 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 320 ₺ - 850 ₺ and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between İzmit, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Izmit to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme hourly. Tickets cost ₺150–210 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari hourly. Tickets cost ₺550–850 and the journey takes 2h 29m. 10 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Izmit to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Izmit Yht to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺95–140
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–850
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺550–850
Bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺500–700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺500–700
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺320–440
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺400–550
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 0850 600 00 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- efetur.com.tr
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺500
- Schedules at
- efetur.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0242 511 74 03
- Website
- alanyalilar.com.tr
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- alanyalilar.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- [email protected]
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- antalyanetseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İzmit to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺133
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–6,000
İzmit Taksi
- Phone
- +90 262 311 15 75
- Website
- izmit-taksi.business.site
Real Taksi
- Phone
- +90 262 332 33 97
Yesilova Taksi
- Phone
- +90 533 420 22 52
- Website
- yesilova-taksi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
İzmit to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
İzmit to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between İzmit to Istanbul is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from İzmit to Istanbul.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between İzmit and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.