There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Yenikapi
best- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmittrain Yht / ...
2h 18m₺157–235Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to İzmit99.6 km
1h 29m₺133Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebzebus
- Take the train from Gebze to Izmittrain Yht / ...
2h 33m₺589–820Train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Izmit Yhttrain Hst
2h 19m₺190–270Drive 100.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to İzmitcar 100.5 km
1h 5m₺562–811Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to İzmittaxi 100.5 km
1h 5m₺4,800–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli is to rideshare which costs 133 ₺ 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 via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Istanbul and Kocaeli is 94 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli without a car is to train via Yenikapi which takes 2h 18m and costs 150 ₺ - 240 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli, including transfers.
Istanbul to Kocaeli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Istanbul to Kocaeli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Izmit 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 82+ hotels available in Kocaeli.
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.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺110–170
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Gebze to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺90–130
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Izmit Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–220
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺490–700
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İstanbul to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺133
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–6,000
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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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.