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How to get fromGalata to İzmitby train, bus, car, taxi, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Galata to İzmit by train, bus, car, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmittrain train Yht / ...
    2h 14m
    ₺154–231

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0711 / ...
    3h 33m
    ₺260–1,160

  3. Drive  99.8 km

    1. Drive from Galata to İzmitcar car 99.8 km
    1h 4m
    ₺726–1,049

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galata to İzmittaxi taxi 99.8 km
    1h 4m
    ₺5,000–6,000

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Eminönü Ferry Terminal to Üsküdarferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Izmit Yhttrain train Hst
    2h 43m
    ₺207–290

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  • Distance: 91.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Galata, Turkey and İzmit, Turkey?

Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmit hourly. Tickets cost ₺110–170 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺320–450 and the journey takes 2h 45m. 12 other operators also service this route.

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