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Trip Overview

The average bus between İzmit and Istanbul takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from İzmit to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
123 km
Distance
₺600
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

İzmit to Istanbul bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between İzmit and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from İzmit is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 12:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from İzmit to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from İzmit to Istanbul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 122.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

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. 10 other operators also service this route.

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