There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Eskisehirtrain Hst / ...
3h 29m₺478–708Bus via Bursa
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Eskişehir bus stationbus FlixBus KK1612 / ...
4h 23m₺533–2,174Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Eskişehir259.6 km
4h 15m₺537Train via Eskişehir
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Pendiktrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Eskişehirtrain Yht / ...
3h 59m₺478–708Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Eskişehir bus stationbus FlixBus KK0103B / ...
6h 59m₺550–1,500Bus #2
- Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Eskisehirbus
7h 29m₺990–1,450Drive 259.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Eskişehircar 259.6 km
3h 32m₺1,488–2,149
Istanbul to Eskişehir by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir is to rideshare which costs 537 ₺ and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs 470 ₺ - 750 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Eskişehir bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Eskişehir. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Eskisehir via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Istanbul and Eskişehir is 298 km. The road distance is 259.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs 470 ₺ - 750 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir, including transfers.
Istanbul to Eskişehir bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
Istanbul to Eskişehir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Yenikapi station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs 470 ₺ - 750 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Bursa, which costs 500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺ and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Eskişehir, Turkey?
You can take a train from Yenikapi to Eskisehir via Pendik and Istanbul(Pendik) in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Eskişehir bus station via Bursa and Bursa bus station in around 4h 23m.
- 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 Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- 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 Eskişehir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺789
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Bursa bus station to Eskişehir bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺822
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Eskişehir bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to Eskişehir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺537
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Eskişehir bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, arrive at Bursa station.
Istanbul to Eskişehir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Pendik station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Eskişehir is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Istanbul to Eskişehir.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Eskişehir. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.