There are 6 ways to get from İzmit to Istanbul by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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₺136Bus
- Take the bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK3409 / ...
2h 15m₺310–1,100Drive 98.6 km
- Drive from İzmit to Istanbulcar 98.6 km
1h 3m₺718–1,036Taxi
- Take the taxi from İzmit to Istanbultaxi 98.6 km
1h 3m₺4,900–6,000Train, 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from İzmit to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 136 ₺ and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from İzmit to Istanbul is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kocaeli bus station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
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 Kamil Koç, depart from Kocaeli bus 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 310 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 2h 15m.
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, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺310–440 and the journey takes 2h 15m. 10 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmit to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmit Yht to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺95–140
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺310–440
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–850
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺550–850
Bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺500–700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺500–700
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺390–550
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 600 00 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- efetur.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700
- Schedules at
- efetur.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0242 511 74 03
- Website
- alanyalilar.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- alanyalilar.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- [email protected]
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- antalyanetseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İzmit to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺136
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₺4,900–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
İzmit to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus 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.
Book your İzmit to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
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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.