There are 9 ways to get from İzmir to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, ferry, rideshare, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sabiha Gokcen, train
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Fly from Izmir (ADB) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
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Take the train from Tersane to Yenikapi
Train, bus, ferry
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Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Akhisar
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Take the bus from Akhisar to Bandırma
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Take the ferry from Bandirma to Yenikapı
Train, bus
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Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Balıkesir
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Take the bus from Balikesir to Istanbul Otogari
Train
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Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Eskişehir
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Take the train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from İzmir to İstanbul
Taxi
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Take a taxi from İzmir to Istanbul
Drive
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Drive from İzmir to Istanbul
Izmir (ADB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
The flight time between Izmir (ADB) and Istanbul (IST) is around 1h 20m and covers a distance of around 357 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2 min. Services are operated by Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Typically 101 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is to train which costs 130 ₺ - 240 ₺ and takes 14h 36m.
The quickest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is to fly which costs 750 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from İzmir to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Izmir Basmane and arriving at Yenikapi via Eskişehir and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
It is 328 km from İzmir to Istanbul. It is approximately 477.7 km to drive.
The best way to get from İzmir to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs 110 ₺ - 280 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from İzmir to Istanbul, including transfers.
İzmir to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmir Basmane station.
The best way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs 750 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 110 ₺ - 280 ₺ and takes 8h 40m, you could also train, which costs 130 ₺ - 240 ₺ and takes 14h 36m.
The quickest flight from Izmir Airport to Istanbul Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
İzmir to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
- Distance: 328.1 km
- Duration: 3h 5m
What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from İzmir to Istanbul hourly. Alternatively, MetroTurizm operates a bus from Izmir to Istanbul Otogari every 30 minutes. Tickets cost 170 ₺ - 240 ₺ and the journey takes 8h 15m. Kamil Koc also services this route hourly.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Izmir to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 650 ₺ - 2.800 ₺
Flights from Izmir to Istanbul via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 650 ₺ - 2.800 ₺
Flights from Izmir to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 1.900 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Izmir to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 600 ₺ - 2.800 ₺
Flights from Izmir to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 2.200 ₺
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Tersane to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6 ₺ - 12 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir Basmane to Akhisar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 20 ₺ - 35 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir Basmane to Balıkesir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35 ₺ - 65 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir Basmane to Eskişehir
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 90 ₺ - 160 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 45 ₺ - 80 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Izmir to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 170 ₺ - 240 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Balikesir to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 120 ₺ - 240 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İzmir to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 85 ₺ - 130 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Akhisar to Bandırma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 60 ₺ - 80 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- info@ido.com.tr
- Website
- ido.com.tr
Ferry from Bandirma to Yenikapı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 120 ₺ - 200 ₺
- Schedules at
- ido.com.tr
- Promo
- 120 ₺ - 170 ₺
- Economy
- 140 ₺ - 200 ₺
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İzmir to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 244 ₺
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- 1.000 ₺ - 1.300 ₺
Yeni Girne Taxi
- Phone
- +90 2323635474
- Website
- yenigirnetaksi.net
Izmir Spor Taxi
- Phone
- +90 232 255 24 19
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Iskele Taxi
- Phone
- +90 232 445 66 18
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between İzmir to Istanbul is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from İzmir to Istanbul.
Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer flights from Izmir Airport to Istanbul Airport.
There are 1619+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at 1.750 ₺ per night.
The best way to get from İzmir to Izmir Airport is to train which takes 24 min and costs 18 ₺.