What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir (State) to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from İzmir (State) to Istanbul is to bus via Demirköprü which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from İzmir (State) to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from İzmir (State) to Istanbul is to train and fly and Metro which takes 4h 15m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between İzmir (State) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from İzmir (State) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bostanlı İskele and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Halkapınar Metro and Izmir Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between İzmir (State) and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from İzmir (State) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Demirköprü and arriving at Yenikapi via Çiğli, Eskişehir and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from İzmir (State) to Istanbul?

The distance between İzmir (State) and Istanbul is 415 km. The road distance is 465 km.

How do I travel from İzmir (State) to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from İzmir (State) to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs 700 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from İzmir (State) to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from İzmir (State) to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the İzmir (State) to Istanbul bus from?

İzmir (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Izmir Otogar station.

Where do I catch the İzmir (State) to Istanbul train from?

İzmir (State) to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Çiğli station.

Train or bus from İzmir (State) to Istanbul?

The best way to get from İzmir (State) to Istanbul is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs 700 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 15h 3m.

Where does the İzmir (State) to Istanbul bus arrive?

İzmir (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.

Where does the İzmir (State) to Istanbul train arrive?

İzmir (State) to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskişehir station.

Can I drive from İzmir (State) to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between İzmir (State) to Istanbul is 465 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from İzmir (State) to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4267+ hotels available in Istanbul.

İzmir (State) to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, Metro, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from İzmir (State) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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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 ADB - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 27m
₺1,785–4,305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenlerbus
9h 4m
₺700–2,000
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Menemen to Bandırma Şehirtrain 17 Eylül Ekspresi / ...
2. Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapıferry
10h 42m
₺1,289–1,799
Drive 465 km
1. Drive from İzmir (State) to Istanbulcar 465 km
4h 20m
₺2,667–3,852
Train, fly to Istanbul, Metro
1. Take the train from Demirköprü to Halkapınartrain
2. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ADB - IST
3. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 15m
₺11,682–13,182
Bus via Demirköprü
1. Take the bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK1610 / ...
9h 23m
₺749–1,049
Train
1. Take the train from Çiğli to Eskişehirtrain İzmir Mavi / ...
2. Take the train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
15h 3m
₺1,073–1,569

İzmir (State) to Istanbul by bus

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Distance: 415.1 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between İzmir (State), 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 Demirköprü to Yenikapi via Çiğli, Eskişehir, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 15h 3m.

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