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There are 5 ways to get from Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul by train, bus, rideshare, taxi or car

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Train

  1. Take the train from Gebze to Yenikapi

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogar

Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Gebze to İstanbul

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from Gebze to Istanbul

Drive

  1. Drive from Gebze to Istanbul

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The cheapest way to get from Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 35 ₺ and takes 1h 2m.

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The quickest way to get from Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul is to taxi which costs 440 ₺ - 550 ₺ and takes 39 min.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gebze and arriving at Istanbul Otogar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

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The distance between Kocaeli (State) and Istanbul is 82 km. The road distance is 56.3 km.

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The best way to get from Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs 30 ₺ - 45 ₺.

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It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul, including transfers.

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Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by MetroTurizm, depart from Gebze station.

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The best way to get from Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs 30 ₺ - 45 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 180 ₺ and takes 2h 15m.

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Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by MetroTurizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogar station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul is 56 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Kocaeli (State) to Istanbul.

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  • Distance: 81.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Kocaeli (State), Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Gebze to Yenikapi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost 22 ₺ - 30 ₺ and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, MetroTurizm operates a bus from Gebze to Istanbul Otogar hourly. Tickets cost 130 ₺ - 180 ₺ and the journey takes 2h 15m.

Train operators
Bus operators
MetroTurizm
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Gebze to İstanbul
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
35 ₺
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blablacar.co.uk
Taxi from Gebze to Istanbul
Ave. Duration
39 min
Estimated price
440 ₺ - 550 ₺
Hisar Taksi
Phone
+90 262 641 20 62
Website
onlinetaksi.com
Gebze Taxi
Phone
+90 262 641 13 27
Balkan Taksi
Phone
0262 641 38 17
Website
balkantaksi.business.site

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kocaeli (State) and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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