There are 5 ways to get from Kocaeli University 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 / ...
2h 12m₺164–227Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İzmit to İstanbul97.8 km
1h 54m₺135Train, bus
- Take the train from Izmit to Gebzetrain Yht / ...
- Take the bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogaribus
3h 4m₺594–829Drive 99.6 km
- Drive from Kocaeli University to Istanbulcar 99.6 km
1h 4m₺580–838Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kocaeli University to Istanbultaxi 99.6 km
1h 4m₺5,000–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kocaeli University to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 135 ₺ and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kocaeli University to Istanbul is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Kocaeli University to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Izmit and arriving at Yenikapi via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Kocaeli University and Istanbul is 96 km. The road distance is 99.6 km.
The best way to get from Kocaeli University to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs 160 ₺ - 230 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Kocaeli University to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kocaeli University to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmit station.
Kocaeli University to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kocaeli University to Istanbul is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Kocaeli University to Istanbul.
There are 4151+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Kocaeli University, 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 4m
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–6,000
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 University and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.