There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to İzmit 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
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673 / ...
3h 10m₺220–1,100Drive 100.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to İzmitcar 100.5 km
1h 5m₺576–832Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to İzmittaxi 100.5 km
1h 5m₺5,000–6,000
Istanbul to İzmit by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to İzmit is to rideshare which costs 134 ₺ and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to İzmit is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Kocaeli bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to İzmit. 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 İzmit is 98 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to İzmit without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Istanbul to İzmit, including transfers.
Istanbul to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Yenikapi station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to İzmit is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs 190 ₺ - 290 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 220 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and İzmit, Turkey?
You can take a train from Yenikapi to Izmit Yht via Pendik and Istanbul(Pendik) in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺320–450 and the journey takes 3h 10m. 12 other operators also service this route.
- 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)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺320–450
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- 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
Istanbul to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Kocaeli bus station.
Istanbul to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Pendik station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to İzmit is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Istanbul to İzmit.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and İzmit. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.