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475 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Izmir to Istanbul

Cheapest
4 h 33 min
Car
475 km.
from $26
Fastest
1 h 8 min
Plane
Other
3 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $54.20
7 h 18 min
Bus, Train
327 km.
from $24.39
8 h 19 min
Train, Ferry
328 km.
from $22.22
3 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $47.63
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $72.97

Transport providers

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from İzmir to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.50

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.31–$121.02
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.59–$121.02
Plane from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$165.60

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$127.39

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$280.25
Plane from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$305.73

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Gebze to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.06
Train from Izmir Basmane to Bandırma
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.97–$8.28
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Train from Menemen to Bandırma
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.59–$8.28

Izban

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

Istanbul Ulasim

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

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Izmir bus station to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Bus from Izmir bus station to Milas
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from İzmir to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Izmir bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İzmir to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$26.75

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Email:
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from İzmir to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$37.95
Bus from Manisa to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.79

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from İzmir to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.28
Bus from Aliağa to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.28

Truva

Phone:
0 286 212 22 22
Email:
Website:
truvaturizm.com/
Bus from İzmir to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.31
Bus from Aliağa to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.31

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Bursa to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from İzmir to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$21.66
Bus from Manisa to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$21.66

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from İzmir to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$165.60
Bus from Aliağa to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$165.60

Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri

Email:
Website:
ido.com.tr/
Other from Bandırma to Yenikapı
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$20.73

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul (State) is to rideshare which costs $14.08 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $34.78 - $97.83 .

How far is it from İzmir to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between İzmir and Istanbul (State) is 374 km. The road distance is 477.7 km.

How do I travel from İzmir to Istanbul (State) without a car?

The best way to get from İzmir to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 18m and costs $19.57 - $29.35 .

How long does it take to get from İzmir to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from İzmir to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Bus or fly from İzmir to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from İzmir to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $34.78 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8.15 - $141.30 and takes 7h 46m.

Can I drive from İzmir to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between İzmir to Istanbul (State) is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from İzmir to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4593+ hotels available in Istanbul (State). Prices start at $22.90 per night.

Can I share a ride from İzmir to Istanbul (State)?

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