There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Basmane by bus, plane, train, car, or rideshare
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Bus to Istanbul, fly
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)IST - ADB
4h 30m₺7,660–12,250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
7h 43m₺650–1,600Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to EskişehirYht / ...
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Izmir(Basmane)22006
14h 15m₺1,105–1,773Drive 462.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Basmane462.8 km
4h 17m₺2,301–3,324Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)SAW - ADB
4h 28mBus via Manisa
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Manisa
9h 11m₺1,040–1,240Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to İzmir464.5 km
8h 37m₺654
Istanbul to Basmane by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Basmane is to rideshare which costs 654 ₺ and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Basmane is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Basmane. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Basmane Gar via Otogar Yeni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Basmane. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Izmir(Basmane) via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Eskisehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Istanbul and Basmane is 418 km. The road distance is 462.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Basmane without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Istanbul to Basmane, including transfers.
Istanbul to Basmane bus services, operated by Pamukkale, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Basmane train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Basmane is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Basmane, Turkey?
Pamukkale operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺850–1,200 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Izmir(Basmane) via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Eskişehir, and Eskisehir in around 14h 15m.
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- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–10,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–9,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–11,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,700–11,200
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–3,400
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Eskişehir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺390–650
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Eskisehir to Izmir(Basmane)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–220
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- 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 İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺650–800
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Manisa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- 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 İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300
- Schedules at
- istanbulkalesi.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- website@kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- 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 İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- info@varan.com.tr
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,500
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- info@antalyanetseyahat.com
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
- Phone
- 0 286 212 22 22
- info@truvaturizm.com
- Website
- truvaturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺949
- Schedules at
- truvaturizm.com
- Phone
- 0850 304 09 09
- bilgi@didimseyahat.com
- Website
- didimseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺980
- Schedules at
- didimseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İstanbul to İzmir
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺654
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Basmane bus services, operated by Pamukkale, arrive at Izmir Otogar station.
Istanbul to Basmane train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskişehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Basmane is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Istanbul to Basmane.
There are 255+ hotels available in Basmane.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Basmane. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.