There are 6 ways to get from Esenler to İzmir by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Istanbul Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane IST - ADB
3h 11m₺12,179–14,421Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogarbus
7h 30m₺700–2,300Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Eskişehirtrain Yht / ...
- Take the train from Eskişehir to Izmir Basmanetrain İzmir Mavi / ...
15h 37m₺1,167–1,712Drive 474.8 km
- Drive from Esenler to İzmircar 474.8 km
4h 24m₺3,450–4,984Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane SAW - ADB
4h 6m₺1,680–3,800Bus via Soma
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Somabus
- Take the bus from Soma to Izmir Otogarbus
9h 9m₺1,310
Esenler to İzmir by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Esenler to İzmir is to bus via Soma which costs 1.310 ₺ and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Esenler to İzmir is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Izmir Otogar. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Esenler to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe and arriving at Izmir Basmane via Yenikapi, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Eskişehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
The distance between Esenler and İzmir is 403 km. The road distance is 474.8 km.
The best way to get from Esenler to İzmir without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs 700 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Esenler to İzmir, including transfers.
Esenler to İzmir bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Esenler to İzmir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Esenler to İzmir is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 700 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 7h 30m, you could also train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 15h 37m.
What companies run services between Esenler, Turkey and İzmir, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) hourly. Alternatively, Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar hourly. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Nine other operators also service this route.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–14,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–12,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–3,600
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Eskişehir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺430–650
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskişehir to Izmir Basmane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–2,300
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,500
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 309 22 16
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulkalesi.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,500
- Schedules at
- istanbulkalesi.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 00 17
- [email protected]
- Website
- truvaturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500
- Schedules at
- truvaturizm.com
- Phone
- 0850 304 09 09
- [email protected]
- Website
- didimseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- didimseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0236 613 10 55
- [email protected]
- Website
- somaseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Soma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000
- Schedules at
- somaseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Soma to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺310
- Schedules at
- somaseyahat.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Esenler to İzmir bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Izmir Otogar station.
Esenler to İzmir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskişehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esenler to İzmir is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Esenler to İzmir.
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