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How to get fromKartepe to Istanbulby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kosekoy to Gebzetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Gebze to Yenikapitrain train Marmaray Banliyö Treni
    2h 15m
    ₺210–301

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3409 / ...
    2h 22m
    ₺722–1,587

  3. Drive  106.5 km

    1. Drive from Kartepe to Istanbulcar car 106.5 km
    1h 8m
    ₺617–891

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kartepe to Istanbultaxi taxi 106.5 km
    1h 8m
    ₺5,000–6,500

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kosekoy to Gebzetrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2h 56m
    ₺610–851

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  • Distance: 106.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Kartepe, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a train from Kosekoy to Yenikapi via Gebze and Gebze in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺310–440 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Nine other operators also service this route.

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