There are 4 ways to get from Galata Tower to İzmit by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Sirkeci to Pendiktrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
2h 16m₺195–283Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus FlixBus KK0711 / ...
4h 5m₺260–1,160Drive 100.4 km
- Drive from Galata Tower to İzmitcar 100.4 km
1h 5m₺583–841Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata Tower to İzmittaxi 100.4 km
1h 5m₺5,000–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galata Tower to İzmit is to train which costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺ and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Galata Tower to İzmit is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Galata Tower to İzmit station. However, there are services departing from Şişhane 2 and arriving at Kocaeli bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Galata Tower to İzmit. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Izmit Yht via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Galata Tower and İzmit is 97 km. The road distance is 100.4 km.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to İzmit without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Galata Tower to İzmit, including transfers.
Galata Tower to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Galata Tower to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sirkeci station.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to İzmit is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 260 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Galata Tower, Turkey and İzmit, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Galata Tower to Izmit Yht via Sirkeci, Pendik, and Istanbul(Pendik) in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺320–450 and the journey takes 3h 10m. 12 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sirkeci to Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺75–110
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺120–180
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺320–450
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺600–850
- Phone
- 0850 600 00 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- efetur.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺700
- Schedules at
- efetur.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺410–550
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- Has Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺380–500
- Website
- Has Turizm
- Phone
- 08503330700
- Website
- guneyakdeniz.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺220–320
- Schedules at
- guneyakdeniz.com
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
- Phone
- 0242 511 74 03
- Website
- alanyalilar.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- alanyalilar.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- [email protected]
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–6,000
Ayasofya Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 516 54 84
- Website
- firmasec.com
Ayasofya Taxi
- Phone
- +902125181160
- Website
- firmasec.com
OZ Taxi
- Phone
- +90 2122441567
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Pera Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 245 54 98
- Website
- firmasec.com
Pera Taxi
- Phone
- +902122438399
- Website
- firmasec.com
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Booking & Getting There
Galata Tower to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Kocaeli bus station.
Galata Tower to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Pendik station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galata Tower to İzmit is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Galata Tower to İzmit.
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