There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Başiskele by train, bus, car, taxi, or ferry
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 Yenikapi to Pendiktrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
2h 18m₺1,148–1,488Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdarferry
- Take the bus from İstanbul Harem to Gölcükbus
3h 19m₺648–750Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Gölcükbus
2h 45m₺1,160–1,250Drive 117.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Başiskelecar 117.7 km
1h 21m₺685–989Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Başiskeletaxi 117.7 km
1h 21m₺5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Başiskele is to ferry and bus which costs 650 ₺ - 750 ₺ and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Başiskele is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Başiskele. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Gölcük via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Başiskele. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Izmit Yht via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Istanbul and Başiskele is 117 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Başiskele without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Istanbul to Başiskele, including transfers.
Istanbul to Başiskele bus services, operated by Efe Tur, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Başiskele train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Yenikapi station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Başiskele is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.150 ₺ - 1.250 ₺ and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Başiskele, Turkey?
You can take a train from Yenikapi to Başiskele via Pendik, Istanbul(Pendik), and Izmit Yht in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, Efe Tur operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Gölcük 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺700 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
- 0850 600 00 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- efetur.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Gölcük
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700
- Schedules at
- efetur.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 888 4 441
- [email protected]
- Website
- asyatur.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Harem to Gölcük
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺140
- Schedules at
- asyatur.com.tr
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdar
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–7,000
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
Istanbul to Başiskele bus services, operated by Efe Tur, arrive at Gölcük station.
Istanbul to Başiskele train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Pendik station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Başiskele is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Istanbul to Başiskele.
There are 85+ hotels available in Başiskele.











