There are 10 ways to get from İzmir to Istanbul by plane, ferry, bus, train, rideshare, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Istanbul • 3h 5m
287 ₺ - 687 ₺
Cheapest option
Train • 16h 20m
59 ₺ - 73 ₺
8 alternative options
Fly to Sabiha Gokcen, ferry • 4h 20m
151 ₺ - 357 ₺
Bus, ferry • 6h 4m
138 ₺ - 183 ₺
Bus • 9h 10m
103 ₺ - 163 ₺
Train, bus • 9h 51m
75 ₺ - 129 ₺
Bus via Menemen • 13h 40m
131 ₺ - 206 ₺
Rideshare • 8h 35m
116 ₺
Taxi • 4h 34m
1.000 ₺ - 1.300 ₺
Drive • 4h 34m
440 ₺ - 650 ₺
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is to train which costs 55 ₺ - 75 ₺ and takes 16h 20m.
The quickest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is to fly which costs 280 ₺ - 700 ₺ 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 Halkali via Eskişehir and ISTANBUL(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
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 and ferry which takes 6h 4m and costs 130 ₺ - 190 ₺.
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 280 ₺ - 700 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 100 ₺ - 170 ₺ and takes 9h 10m, you could also train, which costs 55 ₺ - 75 ₺ and takes 16h 20m.
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 Pendik station.
- Distance: 328.1 km
- Duration: 3h 5m
What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from İzmir to Istanbul every 2 hours. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from İzmir to Istanbul hourly. Tickets cost 85 ₺ - 130 ₺ and the journey takes 8h 45m. MetroTurizm also services this route hourly.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Izmir to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180 ₺ - 900 ₺
Flights from Izmir to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Izmir to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160 ₺ - 550 ₺
Flights from Izmir to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150 ₺ - 650 ₺
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Basmane to Balıkesir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 21 ₺ - 26 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir Basmane to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30 ₺ - 40 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskişehir to Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 19 ₺ - 24 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Kemalpasa to Yalova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 65 ₺ - 95 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Izmir to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 75 ₺ - 130 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Balikesir to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 50 ₺ - 100 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- Website
- kamilkoc.com.tr
Bus from İzmir to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 85 ₺ - 130 ₺
- Schedules at
- kamilkoc.com.tr
Bus from Menemen to Umraniye
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80 ₺ - 140 ₺
- Schedules at
- kamilkoc.com.tr
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- info@sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Kadıköy to Eminönü Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 3 ₺ - 5 ₺
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- info@ido.com.tr
- Website
- ido.com.tr
Ferry from Yalova to Yenikapı
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 5 ₺ - 8 ₺
- Schedules at
- ido.com.tr
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
- 116 ₺
- 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.
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