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There are 6 ways to get from Instabul to İzmir by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Metro, Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapitrain train
    2. Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain train
    3. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane IST - ADB
    3h 54m
    ₺12,177–14,177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    7h 30m
    ₺700–2,300

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Eskişehirtrain train Yht / ...
    2. Take the train from Eskişehir to Izmir Basmanetrain train İzmir Mavi / ...
    15h 39m
    ₺1,167–1,712

  4. Drive  473 km

    1. Drive from Instabul to İzmircar car 473 km
    4h 26m
    ₺3,443–4,973

  5. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane SAW - ADB
    4h 8m
    ₺1,680–3,800

  6. Bus via Susurluk

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Susurlukbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Susurluk to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    9h 17m
    ₺1,850–2,100

Instabul to İzmir by bus

Calendar708Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Instabul, Turkey and İzmir, Turkey?

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esenler Otogar to Izmir Basmane via Yenikapi, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, and Eskişehir in around 15h 39m.

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