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How to get fromIzmir Basmane to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or rideshare

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ADB - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 54m
    ₺1,743–3,984
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from İzmir to İstanbulrideshare rideshare 464.7 km
    8h 55m
    ₺742
  3. Bus via Bursa

    1. Take the bus from İzmir bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to Bursa bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    6h 41m
    ₺1,068–2,286
  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Bandırma Şehirtrain train 17 Eylül Ekspresi / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry ferry
    10h 10m
    ₺1,292–1,808
  5. Drive  461.2 km

    1. Drive from Izmir Basmane to Istanbulcar car 461.2 km
    4h 15m
    ₺3,351–4,841
  6. Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane ADB - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    3h 47m
    ₺12,140–14,161
  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İzmir bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus bus FlixBus KK3404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3404 / ...
    8h 28m
    ₺878–1,246
  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    8h 44m
    ₺1,226–2,900
  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Eskişehirtrain train İzmir Mavi / ...
    2. Take the train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht / ...
    14h 23m
    ₺1,063–1,519

Izmir Basmane to Istanbul by train and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,292Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Izmir Basmane, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Izmir Basmane to Esenler Otogar via Çankaya, Otogar Yeni, İzmir bus station, Konakoğlu rest station, Bursa bus station, and Bursa in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Izmir Basmane to Yenikapi via Eskişehir and Söğütlüçeşme in around 14h 23m.

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