The cheapest and fastest buses from Istanbul to İzmit
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Istanbul to İzmit is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to İzmit will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 36 buses that leave Istanbul for İzmit on Sat, Jun 20, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus8:21 PM2h49İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı11:10 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM3h25Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)9:25 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 PM3h05İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı10:25 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 PM3h05İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı8:25 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 PM3h05İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı7:25 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 AM2h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı4:45 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:20 PM2h35İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı12:55 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 AM2h35İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı2:55 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM2h40İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı12:05 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:26 PM2h44İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı10:10 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Istanbul to İzmit
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to İzmit among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 2h 25m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Has Turizm, Kale Seyahat, Pamukkale, Alanyalılar Turizm, Varan Turizm, Antalya Net Seyahat.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Istanbul to İzmit Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:21AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:01PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:21PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:31PM | Arrival Time 11:41PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:59PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Istanbul to İzmit bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to İzmit buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:30 AM Istanbul | 3h25 | 7:55 AM İzmit | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Istanbul | 3h25 | 5:25 PM İzmit | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Istanbul | 3h05 | 7:25 PM İzmit | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h35 | 2:55 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 2h45 | 4:45 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h25 | 4:45 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to İzmit
Buses from Istanbul to İzmit run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Has Turizm, Luks Yonca, Balikesir Uludağ, İstanbul Kalesi, Kale Seyahat, Pamukkale, Alanyalılar Turizm, Varan Turizm, Antalya Net Seyahat from Istanbul to İzmitYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to İzmit with FlixBus, Has Turizm, Luks Yonca, Balikesir Uludağ, İstanbul Kalesi, Kale Seyahat, Pamukkale, Alanyalılar Turizm, Varan Turizm, Antalya Net Seyahat for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
Has Turizm
Luks Yonca
Balikesir Uludağ
İstanbul Kalesi
Kale Seyahat
Pamukkale
Alanyalılar Turizm
Varan Turizm
Antalya Net Seyahat
FAQs: Bus from Istanbul to İzmit
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to İzmit by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at İzmit, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Istanbul to İzmit
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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