There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to İzmir by train, plane, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro to Istanbul, fly
best- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane IST - ADB
3h 30m₺11,633–13,133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogarbus
7h 30m₺700–2,000Train
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehirtrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Izmirtrain Ic
14h 48m₺1,128–1,658Drive 465.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to İzmircar 465.1 km
4h 19m₺2,666–3,851Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane SAW - ADB
3h 51m₺1,737–4,254Bus via Soma
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Somabus
- Take the bus from Soma to Izmir Otogarbus
9h 9m₺1,310Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to İzmir464.6 km
8h 37m₺738
Istanbul to İzmir by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to İzmir is to rideshare which costs 738 ₺ and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to İzmir is to Metro and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Izmir Otogar. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Izmir via Istanbul(Pendik) and Eskisehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
The distance between Istanbul and İzmir is 414 km. The road distance is 465.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to İzmir without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs 700 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Istanbul to İzmir, including transfers.
Istanbul to İzmir bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to İzmir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to İzmir is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs 700 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 14h 48m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and İzmir, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Izmir via Pendik, Istanbul(Pendik), and Eskisehir in around 14h 48m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–13,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–12,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to İzmir
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺738
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to İzmir bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Izmir Otogar station.
Istanbul to İzmir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to İzmir is 465 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Istanbul to İzmir.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and İzmir. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.