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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Istanbul to Kocaeli

Cheapest
1 h 5 min
Car
99 km.
from $5
Other
2 h 22 min
Bus, Train
80 km.
from $11.58

Navigate from Istanbul to Kocaeli

Continue onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
130 m
Turn right onto Horhor Caddesi
8 m
Turn sharp left onto Kırma Tulumba Sokağı
110 m
Turn sharp left onto Dikbayır Sokak
150 m
Turn sharp right onto Kadıbayırı Sokak
225 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from İstanbul to İzmit
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.01

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Balıkesir
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.49–$76.43

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Balıkesir
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.12–$191.08

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmit
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.96–$1.40
Train from Gebze to Izmit
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.04–$2.93
Train from Istanbul to Izmit
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.69
Train from Bandırma Şehir to Soğucak
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.80–$3.95

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$25.48

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Email:
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Bursa to İvrindi
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.43
Bus from Balıkesir to İvrindi
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
3 times a day

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.08

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$20.38
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Balıkesir
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$152.86

Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri

Email:
Website:
ido.com.tr/
Other from Yenikapı to Bandırma
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$20.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli is to rideshare which costs $2.57 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Kocaeli?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kocaeli. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Izmit via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kocaeli?

The distance between Istanbul and Kocaeli is 94 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Kocaeli without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $2.28 - $3.26 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Istanbul to Kocaeli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kocaeli train from?

Istanbul to Kocaeli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.

Where does the Istanbul to Kocaeli train arrive?

Istanbul to Kocaeli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Izmit station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kocaeli?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kocaeli is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Kocaeli.

Where can I stay near Kocaeli?

There are 31+ hotels available in Kocaeli. Prices start at $21.21 per night.

Can I share a ride from Istanbul to Kocaeli?

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