There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Yenikapi to Pendiktrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
2h 3m₺198–288Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to İzmit99.6 km
1h 29m₺134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebzebus
- Take the train from Gebze to Izmittrain Yht / ...
2h 33m₺589–820Drive 100.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to İzmitcar 100.5 km
1h 5m₺577–833Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to İzmittaxi 100.5 km
1h 5m₺5,000–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli is to rideshare which costs 134 ₺ and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kocaeli. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Izmit Yht via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Istanbul and Kocaeli is 98 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli, including transfers.
Istanbul to Kocaeli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Yenikapi station.
Istanbul to Kocaeli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Pendik station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kocaeli is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Istanbul to Kocaeli.
There are 85+ hotels available in Kocaeli.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kocaeli, Turkey?
You can take a train from Yenikapi to Izmit Yht via Pendik and Istanbul(Pendik) in around 2h 3m.
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–180
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺90–130
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺134
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Kocaeli. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.