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How to get fromBaşiskele to Istanbulby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Başiskele to Istanbul by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Izmit Yht to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Pendik to Yenikapitrain train Marmaray Banliyö Treni
    2h 7m
    ₺1,234–1,518

  2. Drive  116.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Başiskele to Istanbulcar car 116.6 km
    1h 22m
    ₺669–966

  3. Bus via Kocaeli bus station

    1. Take the bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3409 / ...
    2h 37m
    ₺1,336–2,313

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Başiskele to Istanbultaxi taxi 116.6 km
    1h 22m
    ₺5,500–7,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gölcük to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    3h 11m
    ₺960–1,044

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  • Distance: 117.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Başiskele, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Başiskele to Yenikapi via Izmit Yht, Istanbul(Pendik), and Pendik in around 2h 7m. 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. Nine other operators also service this route.

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