There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul Otogar to İzmit by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebzebus
- Take the train from Gebze to Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
2h 22m₺594–830Train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmittrain Yht / ...
2h 40m₺197–282Drive 108.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul Otogar to İzmitcar 108.3 km
1h 12m₺788–1,138Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Otogar to İzmittaxi 108.3 km
1h 12m₺5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus FlixBus KK0711 / ...
2h 45m₺220–1,100
Istanbul Otogar to İzmit by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to İzmit is to train which costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺ and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to İzmit is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Kocaeli bus station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Otogar to İzmit. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Izmit via Yenikapi and Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Istanbul Otogar and İzmit is 121 km. The road distance is 108.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Otogar to İzmit without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 22m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Istanbul Otogar to İzmit, including transfers.
Istanbul Otogar to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul Otogar to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Otogar to İzmit is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 220 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Otogar, 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.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Izmit Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺95–140
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺110–170
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺490–700
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
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺320–450
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- 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
- 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
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–6,500
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
Istanbul Otogar to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Kocaeli bus station.
Istanbul Otogar to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Izmit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Otogar to İzmit is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Istanbul Otogar to İzmit.
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