There are 5 ways to get from Galata to İzmit by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sirkeci to Pendiktrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
1h 59m₺195–283Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Karaköy to Kadıköyferry
- Take the bus from Kadıköy to Dudullu Otogarbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Dudullu to İzmitbus
3h 19m₺208–510Drive 99.8 km
- Drive from Galata to İzmitcar 99.8 km
1h 4m₺573–827Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata to İzmittaxi 99.8 km
1h 4m₺5,000–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673 / ...
3h 58m₺260–1,160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galata to İzmit is to train which costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺ and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Galata to İzmit is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Galata 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 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Galata to İzmit. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Izmit Yht via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Galata and İzmit is 96 km. The road distance is 99.8 km.
The best way to get from Galata to İzmit without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Galata to İzmit, including transfers.
Galata to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Galata to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sirkeci station.
The best way to get from Galata to İzmit is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 260 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Galata, Turkey and İzmit, Turkey?
You can take a train from Sirkeci to Izmit Yht via Pendik and Istanbul(Pendik) in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station every 30 minutes. 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–180
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Kadıköy to Dudullu Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Karaköy to Kadıköy
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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 to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Kocaeli bus station.
Galata to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Pendik station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galata to İzmit is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Galata to İzmit.
There are 85+ hotels available in İzmit.