There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to İzmit by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmittrain Yht / ...
2h 12m₺115–193Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmitbus
2h 57m₺280–650Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to İzmit99.6 km
1h 29m₺124Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus FlixBus KK0624B / ...
3h 42m₺507–708Drive 100.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to İzmitcar 100.5 km
1h 5m₺517–747Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to İzmittaxi 100.5 km
1h 5m₺3,100–3,800
Istanbul to İzmit by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to İzmit is to rideshare which costs 124 ₺ and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to İzmit is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs 500 ₺ - 750 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at İzmit. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to İzmit. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Izmit via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Istanbul and İzmit is 94 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to İzmit without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs 110 ₺ - 200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Istanbul to İzmit, including transfers.
Istanbul to İzmit bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to İzmit is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs 110 ₺ - 200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 280 ₺ - 650 ₺ and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and İzmit, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmit hourly. Tickets cost ₺100–170 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit hourly. Tickets cost ₺430–550 and the journey takes 2h 57m. 13 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺100–170
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺430–550
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺430–550
- Phone
- 0850 600 00 10
- info@efetur.com.tr
- Website
- efetur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺500
- Schedules at
- efetur.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺310–440
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺220–310
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺280–400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺280–370
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- info@mersinnurturizm.com
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- website@kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- info@varan.com.tr
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- bilgi@villaseyahat.com
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 755 04 27
- hasturizm@hasturizm.com.tr
- Website
- hasturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺370–480
- Website
- https://www.hasturizm.com.tr/eng/
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- info@antalyanetseyahat.com
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- antalyanetseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- info@istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0242 511 74 03
- Website
- alanyalilar.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- alanyalilar.com.tr
- Phone
- 08503330700
- Website
- guneyakdeniz.com
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- guneyakdeniz.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İstanbul to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺124
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–3,800
Pera Taxi
- Phone
- +902122438399
- Website
- firmasec.com
OZ Taxi
- Phone
- +90 2122441567
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Newton taxi Istanbul
- Phone
- +905444513219
- Website
- newtontaxi.net
Ayasofya Taxi
- Phone
- +902125181160
- Website
- firmasec.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to İzmit bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at İzmit station.
Istanbul to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Izmit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to İzmit is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Istanbul to İzmit.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and İzmit. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.