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There are 8 ways to get from İzmir to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport 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 plane ADB - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 44m
    ₺1,637–3,757

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    7h 30m
    ₺700–2,300

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Eskişehirtrain train İzmir Mavi / ...
    2. Take the train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht / ...
    14h 23m
    ₺1,063–1,519

  4. Drive  462.9 km

    1. Drive from İzmir to Istanbulcar car 462.9 km
    4h 17m
    ₺3,370–4,867

  5. Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane ADB - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    3h 37m
    ₺12,134–14,134

  6. Bus to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from İzmir to Burhaniyebus bus
    2. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane EDO - SAW
    6h 31m
    ₺4,647–32,784

  7. Bus via Susurluk

    1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Susurlukbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Susurluk to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    9h 3m
    ₺1,871–2,097

  8. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from İzmir to İstanbulrideshare rideshare 464.7 km
    8h 35m
    ₺745

İzmir to Istanbul by bus

Calendar696Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler hourly. 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 Izmir Basmane to Yenikapi via Eskişehir and Söğütlüçeşme in around 14h 23m.

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