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

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There are 8 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 52m
    ₺1,943–4,284

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    8h 15m
    ₺700–2,000

  3. 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
    ₺1,265–1,808

  4. Drive 461.2 km

    1. Drive from Izmir Basmane to Istanbulcar car 461.2 km
    4h 15m
    ₺2,574–3,718

  5. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ADB - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    3h 40m
    ₺11,640–13,161

  6. Bus via İzmir Otogar Tesis

    1. Take the bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3404 / ...
    8h 59m
    ₺700–1,000

  7. 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 21m
    ₺1,063–1,519

  8. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from İzmir to İstanbulrideshare rideshare 464.7 km
    8h 57m
    ₺731

Izmir Basmane to Istanbul by train and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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 train from Izmir Basmane to Yenikapi via Eskişehir and Söğütlüçeşme in around 14h 21m.

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