There are 5 ways to get from İzmit 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 Yht to Istanbul(Pendik)train Ic / ...
- Take the train from Pendik to Yenikapitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
1h 45m₺200–282Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İzmit to İstanbul97.8 km
1h 29m₺134Bus
- Take the bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK3409 / ...
2h 15m₺310–1,100Drive 98.6 km
- Drive from İzmit to Istanbulcar 98.6 km
1h 3m₺566–817Taxi
- Take the taxi from İzmit to Istanbultaxi 98.6 km
1h 3m₺4,900–6,000
İzmit to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from İzmit to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 134 ₺ and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from İzmit to Istanbul is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kocaeli bus station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from İzmit to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Izmit Yht and arriving at Yenikapi via Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between İzmit and Istanbul is 98 km. The road distance is 98.6 km.
The best way to get from İzmit to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs 200 ₺ - 290 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from İzmit to Istanbul, including transfers.
İzmit to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Kocaeli bus station.
İzmit to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmit Yht station.
The best way to get from İzmit to Istanbul is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs 200 ₺ - 290 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 310 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between İzmit, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a train from Izmit Yht to Yenikapi via Istanbul(Pendik) and Pendik in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺310–440 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Nine other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmit Yht to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–180
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Pendik to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺75–110
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺310–440
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İzmit to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺134
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
İzmit to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
İzmit to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Pendik) station.
Yes, the driving distance between İzmit to Istanbul is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from İzmit to Istanbul.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between İzmit and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.