There are 8 ways to get from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or rideshare
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ADB - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 52m₺1,843–4,284Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenlerbus
8h 16m₺700–2,000Train, ferry
- Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Bandırma Şehirtrain 17 Eylül Ekspresi / ...
- Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry
10h 10m₺1,265–1,808Drive 461.2 km
- Drive from Izmir Basmane to Istanbulcar 461.2 km
4h 15m₺2,625–3,791Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ADB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
3h 40m₺11,640–13,161Bus via İzmir Otogar Tesis
- Take the bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK1610 / ...
9h 1m₺700–1,000Train
- Take the train from Izmir to Eskisehirtrain Ic
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
14h 6m₺1,161–1,647Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İzmir to İstanbul464.7 km
8h 57m₺745
Izmir Basmane to Istanbul by train and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 745 ₺ and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 40m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Çankaya and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Izmir Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Izmir and arriving at Yenikapi via Eskisehir and Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Izmir Basmane and Istanbul is 401 km. The road distance is 461.2 km.
The best way to get from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs 700 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul, including transfers.
Izmir Basmane to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Izmir Otogar station.
Izmir Basmane to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmir station.
The best way to get from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs 700 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 14h 6m.
What companies run services between Izmir Basmane, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler 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 vehicle from Izmir Basmane to Yenikapi via Izmir, Eskisehir, Istanbul(Pendik), and Pendik in around 14h 6m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–12,000
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–11,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- [email protected]
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
Ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapı
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
- Economy
- ₺850–1,200
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İzmir to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺745
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Izmir Basmane to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Izmir Basmane to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Izmir Basmane to Istanbul is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Izmir Basmane to Istanbul.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Izmir Basmane and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.