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How to get fromPiraeus to İzmitby subway, plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Piraeus to İzmit by subway, plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Subway, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATH - SAW
    3. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain train
    6h 26m
    ₺7,670–16,730

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Dikiliferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dikili to İzmitbus bus
    23h 28m
    ₺3,824–13,975

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    3. Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Izmit Yhttrain train Hst
    18h 22m
    ₺8,098–9,398

  4. Drive 1,139.2 km

    1. Drive from Piraeus to İzmitcar car 1,139.2 km
    13h 33m
    ₺11,581–16,728

  5. Subway, fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmitbus bus
    7h 19m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain train Ic / ...
    18h 58m
    ₺4,831–6,956

  7. Bus, train via Komotini

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Komotinibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Komotini to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebzebus bus
    4. Take the train from Gebze to Izmittrain train Yht
    23h 17m
    ₺6,178–7,028

Piraeus to İzmit by ferry and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,824Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Piraeus, Greece and İzmit, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Piraeus to İzmit. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Pendik, walk to Istanbul(Pendik), then take the train to Izmit Yht. Alternatively, you can take a train from Piraeus to Izmit Yht via Athens, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop, Istanbul Esenler Otogari, and Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) in around 18h 22m.

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