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

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to İzmit by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Pendiktrain train Marmaray Banliyö Treni
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain train Ic / ...
    1h 58m
    ₺198–288

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from İstanbul to İzmitrideshare rideshare 99.6 km
    1h 29m
    ₺134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0711 / ...
    3h 10m
    ₺220–1,100

  4. Drive  103 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to İzmitcar car 103 km
    1h 6m
    ₺598–863

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to İzmittaxi taxi 103 km
    1h 6m
    ₺5,000–6,500

Istanbul to İzmit by bus

Calendar648Weekly Buses
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₺220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98 km
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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 1h 58m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺320–450 and the journey takes 3h 10m. 12 other operators also service this route.

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