There are 7 ways to get from İzmir to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, rideshare 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Istanbul Ataturk • 3h 4m
267 ₺ - 797 ₺
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 10h 56m
77 ₺ - 125 ₺
5 alternative options
Fly to Sabiha Gokcen • 4h 19m
115 ₺ - 531 ₺
Bus via Yalova • 5h 43m
160 ₺ - 249 ₺
Bus • 9h 10m
103 ₺ - 163 ₺
Rideshare • 8h 35m
99 ₺
Drive • 5h 32m
420 ₺ - 650 ₺
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 99 ₺ and takes 8h 35m.
The quickest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is to fly which costs 260 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 3h 4m.
The distance between İzmir and Istanbul is 328 km. The road distance is 483.4 km.
The best way to get from İzmir to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Yalova which takes 5h 43m and costs 160 ₺ - 250 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from İzmir to Istanbul, including transfers.
The best way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs 260 ₺ - 800 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Yalova, which costs 160 ₺ - 250 ₺ and takes 5h 43m.
The quickest flight from Izmir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between İzmir to Istanbul is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from İzmir to Istanbul.
AtlasGlobal, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer flights from Izmir Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
- Distance: 328.1 km
- Duration: 3h 4m
What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines, AtlasGlobal and Pegasus Airlines fly from İzmir to Istanbul hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İzmir to Istanbul via Kemalpasa, Yalova, Istanbul Otogari, and Otogar in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- p.turkishairlines.com
Flights from Izmir to Istanbul Ataturk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130 ₺ - 850 ₺
Flights from Izmir to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Izmir to Istanbul Ataturk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120 ₺ - 650 ₺
Flights from Izmir to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Website
- atlasglb.com
Flights from Izmir to Istanbul Ataturk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140 ₺ - 1.500 ₺
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Basmane to Balıkesir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 17 ₺ - 22 ₺
- 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 Yalova to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 23 ₺ - 70 ₺
- 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
- 55 ₺ - 100 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- Website
- kamilkoc.com.tr
Bus from Yalova to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 50 ₺ - 70 ₺
- Schedules at
- kamilkoc.com.tr
Bus from İzmir to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 85 ₺ - 130 ₺
- Schedules at
- kamilkoc.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
- 99 ₺
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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