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How to get fromIstanbul to Karşıyakaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Karşıyaka by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmittrain train Yht / ...
    2h 28m
    ₺757–985

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebzebus bus
    2. Take the train from Gebze to Izmit Yhttrain train Ic / ...
    2h 33m
    ₺1,194–1,580

  3. Drive  109.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Karşıyakacar car 109.9 km
    1h 11m
    ₺800–1,155

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to Karşıyakataxi taxi 109.9 km
    1h 11m
    ₺5,500–6,500

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0711 / ...
    2h 58m
    ₺878–1,850

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  • Distance: 105.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Karşıyaka, Kocaeli, 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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