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How to get fromIstanbul to Kocaeliby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmittrain train Yht / ...
    2h 18m
    ₺157–235

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from İstanbul to İzmitrideshare rideshare 99.6 km
    1h 29m
    ₺135

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebzebus bus
    2. Take the train from Gebze to Izmittrain train Yht / ...
    2h 33m
    ₺589–820

  4. Train via Gebze

    1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebzetrain train Marmaray Banliyö Treni
    2. Take the train from Gebze to Izmit Yhttrain train Ic / ...
    2h 41m
    ₺199–284

  5. Drive  100.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to İzmitcar car 100.5 km
    1h 5m
    ₺585–845

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to İzmittaxi taxi 100.5 km
    1h 5m
    ₺5,000–6,000

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  • Distance: 94.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmit hourly. Tickets cost ₺110–170 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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