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How to get fromIstanbul to Esmirby bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Esmir by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Istanbul Samandira Tesis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Samandira Tesis to Karabükbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Karabük to Esmirtaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    ₺2,787–3,607

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Abdipasabus bus
    9h 33m
    ₺1,187–1,462

  3. Drive 413.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Esmircar car 413.9 km
    5h 21m
    ₺2,123–3,066

  4. Fly to Zonguldak, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zonguldak (ONQ)plane plane IST - ONQ
    2. Take the taxi from Zonguldak (ONQ) to Esmirtaxi taxi
    4h 14m
    ₺12,578–26,651

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Safranbolu bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3424 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Safranbolu bus station to Esmirtaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    ₺2,241–3,019

  6. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Safranbolubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Safranbolu to Esmirtaxi taxi
    9h 36m
    ₺2,586–3,291

  7. Fly to Kastamonu Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kastamonu Airport (KFS)plane plane IST - KFS
    2. Take the bus from Kastamonu bus station to Safranbolu bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Safranbolu bus station to Esmirtaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    ₺13,632–15,300

Istanbul (IST) to Zonguldak (ONQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₺11,145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Esmir, Turkey?

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Abdipasa once daily. Tickets cost ₺650–850 and the journey takes 9h 1m.

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