There are 5 ways to get from Kocaeli to Istanbul by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Izmit to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
1h 47m₺164–227Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İzmit to İstanbul97.8 km
1h 29m₺135Train, bus
- Take the train from Izmit to Gebzetrain Yht / ...
- Take the bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogaribus
2h 40m₺594–829Drive 98.6 km
- Drive from İzmit to Istanbulcar 98.6 km
1h 3m₺575–830Taxi
- Take the taxi from İzmit to Istanbultaxi 98.6 km
1h 3m₺4,900–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kocaeli to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 135 ₺ and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kocaeli to Istanbul is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Kocaeli to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Izmit and arriving at Yenikapi via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Kocaeli and Istanbul is 94 km. The road distance is 98.6 km.
The best way to get from Kocaeli to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs 160 ₺ - 230 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Kocaeli to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kocaeli to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmit station.
Kocaeli to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kocaeli to Istanbul is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Kocaeli to Istanbul.
There are 4205+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Kocaeli, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Izmit to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme hourly. Tickets cost ₺150–210 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmit to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmit to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺90–130
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺500–700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺500–700
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İzmit to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺135
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₺4,900–6,000
İzmit Taksi
- Phone
- +90 262 311 15 75
- Website
- izmit-taksi.business.site
Real Taksi
- Phone
- +90 262 332 33 97
Yesilova Taksi
- Phone
- +90 533 420 22 52
- Website
- yesilova-taksi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kocaeli and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.