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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Izmir

Composite routes from Istanbul to Izmir

Cheapest
4 h 33 min
Car
477 km.
from $26
Fastest
1 h 8 min
Plane
Other
3 h 50 min
Train, Plane
327 km.
from $48.05
4 h 13 min
Train, Plane
327 km.
from $55.71

Transport providers

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from İstanbul to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.50

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Istanbul to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.59–$121.02
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.31–$121.02

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$127.39

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$242.03

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Train from Bandırma Şehir to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.97–$8.28
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.06
Train from Bandırma Şehir to Menemen
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.59–$8.28
Train from Istanbul Pendik to Eskişehir
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.97–$11.46
Train from Eskisehir to Izmir(Basmane)
Ave. Duration:
9h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46
Train from Pendik to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.91–$2.80

Izban

Phone:
+90 232 398 32 32
Email:
info@izban.com.tr
Website:
izban.com.tr/Sayfalar/Anasayfa.aspx
Train from Halkapınar to Demirköprü
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16
Train from Aliağa to Demirköprü
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
info@metro.istanbul
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Otogar to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48
Train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepe
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Bursa bus station to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
info@pamukkale.com.tr
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$26.75
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$21.66
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$26.75

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Email:
iletisim@uludagturizm.com.tr
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
8h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.95
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
8h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.95
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Manisa
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.59

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
website@kaleseyahat.com.tr
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
11h 4m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.28
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aliağa
Ave. Duration:
10h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.28
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.44

Truva

Phone:
0 286 212 22 22
Email:
info@truvaturizm.com
Website:
truvaturizm.com/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
10h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.31
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aliağa
Ave. Duration:
9h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.31
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.31

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$21.66
Bus from Gebze to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$19.11
Bus from Gebze to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$20.38
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Manisa
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$20.38

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
info@varan.com.tr
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
8h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.94–$165.60
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$155.36
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aliağa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$165.60
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.94–$165.60

Burulaş

Phone:
+90 (224) 452 52 44
Email:
burulas@burulas.com.tr
Website:
bus.burulas.com.tr/
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13

Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri

Email:
info@ido.com.tr
Website:
ido.com.tr/
Other from Yenikapı to Bandırma
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$20.73

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from İstanbul to İzmir?

The cheapest way to get from İstanbul to İzmir is to bus which costs $7.61 - $141.30 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from İstanbul to İzmir?

The fastest way to get from İstanbul to İzmir is to Metro and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $39.13 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between İstanbul and İzmir?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at İzmir. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from İstanbul to İzmir?

The distance between İstanbul and İzmir is 423 km. The road distance is 485.7 km.

How do I travel from İstanbul to İzmir without a car?

The best way to get from İstanbul to İzmir without a car is to bus via İstanbul Dudullu which takes 7h 17m and costs $141.30 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from İstanbul to İzmir?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from İstanbul to İzmir, including transfers.

Where do I catch the İstanbul to İzmir bus from?

İstanbul to İzmir bus services, operated by Pamukkale, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.

Where does the İstanbul to İzmir bus arrive?

İstanbul to İzmir bus services, operated by Pamukkale, arrive at İzmir station.

Can I drive from İstanbul to İzmir?

Yes, the driving distance between İstanbul to İzmir is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from İstanbul to İzmir.

How do I get a bus ticket from İstanbul to İzmir?

Book your İstanbul to İzmir bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near İzmir?

There are 165+ hotels available in İzmir. Prices start at $19.09 per night.
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