There are 8 ways to get from Basmane to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or rideshare
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)ADB - IST
3h 18m₺8,622–13,534Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
8h 8m₺650–1,600Train, ferry
- Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Bandırma Şehir6 Eylül Ekspresi / ...
- Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapı
9h 49m₺1,063–1,280Drive 461.3 km
- Drive from Basmane to Istanbul461.3 km
4h 16m₺2,290–3,308Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ADB - SAW
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
3h 56m₺1,135–3,555Bus via Izmir Otogar Tesis
- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar Tesis to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK3404 / ...
8h 58m₺700–1,000Train
- Take the train from Izmir(Basmane) to Eskisehir32005
- Take the train from Eskişehir to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht / ...
13h 31m₺1,114–1,910Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İzmir to İstanbul464.6 km
8h 35m₺651
Basmane to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basmane to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 651 ₺ and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Basmane to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Basmane to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kemer 1 and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Izmir Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Basmane to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Izmir(Basmane) and arriving at Yenikapi via Eskişehir and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Basmane and Istanbul is 410 km. The road distance is 461.3 km.
The best way to get from Basmane to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Basmane to Istanbul, including transfers.
Basmane to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale, depart from Izmir Otogar station.
Basmane to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmir(Basmane) station.
The best way to get from Basmane to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 8h 8m, you could also train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between Basmane, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST) hourly. Alternatively, Pamukkale operates a bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺850–1,200 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Nine other operators also service this route.
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- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–9,000
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–9,000
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–11,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,700–11,200
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–3,400
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–3,400
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Izmir Basmane to Bandırma Şehir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺350–600
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Izmir(Basmane) to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺390–800
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar Tesis to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺650–800
- Phone
- 0(850) 309 22 16
- bilgi@istanbulkalesi.com.tr
- Website
- istanbulkalesi.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300
- Schedules at
- istanbulkalesi.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- info@varan.com.tr
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- website@kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- iletisim@uludagturizm.com.tr
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- info@antalyanetseyahat.com
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
- Phone
- 0 286 212 22 22
- info@truvaturizm.com
- Website
- truvaturizm.com
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺949
- Schedules at
- truvaturizm.com
- Phone
- 0850 304 09 09
- bilgi@didimseyahat.com
- Website
- didimseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺980
- Schedules at
- didimseyahat.com.tr
- info@ido.com.tr
- Website
- ido.com.tr
Ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapı
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺713
- Schedules at
- ido.com.tr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İzmir to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺651
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basmane to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pamukkale, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Basmane to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskisehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basmane to Istanbul is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Basmane to Istanbul.
There are 4247+ hotels available in Istanbul.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basmane and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.