There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Izmir Basmane by plane, bus, train, car, or rideshare
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Fly from Istanbul
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)IST - ADB
2h 46m₺8,751–13,487Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to İzmir464.5 km
8h 59m₺649Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar
7h 43m₺650–1,500Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to EskişehirYht / ...
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Izmir(Basmane)22006
14h 15m₺1,105–1,773Drive 464.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Izmir Basmane464.3 km
4h 17m₺2,305–3,329Train to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)SAW - ADB
4h 28m₺1,135–3,555Bus via Manisa
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Manisa
9h 11m₺1,040–1,240
Istanbul to Izmir Basmane by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Izmir Basmane is to rideshare which costs 649 ₺ and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Izmir Basmane is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Izmir 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 Izmir 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 Izmir Basmane is 412 km. The road distance is 464.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Izmir Basmane without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Istanbul to Izmir Basmane, including transfers.
Istanbul to Izmir Basmane bus services, operated by Pamukkale, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Izmir Basmane train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Izmir Basmane is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 7h 43m, you could also train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Izmir Basmane, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) hourly. Alternatively, Pamukkale operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogar every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺850–1,200 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Eight other operators also service this route.
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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
- ₺1,100–3,400
- 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
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/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
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000
- 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
- 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
- ₺649
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Izmir Basmane bus services, operated by Pamukkale, arrive at Izmir Otogar station.
Izmir Basmane is 2h 30m ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 6:14 PM in Istanbul and 8:44 PM in Izmir Basmane.
Istanbul to Izmir Basmane train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskişehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Izmir Basmane is 464 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Istanbul to Izmir Basmane.
There are 258+ hotels available in Izmir Basmane.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Izmir Basmane. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.