The cheapest and fastest buses from İzmir to Istanbul
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 31 m
Buses per day
88
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from İzmir to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from İzmir to Istanbul will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 88 buses that leave İzmir for Istanbul on Fri, Dec 05, 88 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 328 km distance in an average of 6 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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.
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Compare bus and flight for İzmir to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from İzmir to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
İzmir to Istanbul Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 6h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
İzmir to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for İzmir to Istanbul buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 8h00 | 1:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h25 | 1:10 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h10 | 1:10 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h45 | 1:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 2:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 1:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 2:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 1:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 2:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 3:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 2:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 3:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 4:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 3:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 3:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 4:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 5:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 4:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 4:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 5:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 5:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 6:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 6:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 5:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h15 | 7:00 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h50 | 7:35 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h35 | 7:35 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h00 | 7:00 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 7:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 8:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 7:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 8:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 9:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 8:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 8:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 9:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 2:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 1:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 2:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 1:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 2:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 3:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 3:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 2:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 6h40 | 3:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h00 | 3:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:59 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h46 | 3:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:59 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h26 | 3:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 6h40 | 4:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h00 | 4:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h45 | 4:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h25 | 4:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 5:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 6:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 5:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 6:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 5:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 6:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 5:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 6:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h05 | 6:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h40 | 7:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 6:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 7:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 6:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 7:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 6:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 7:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 8:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 7:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 7:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 8:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from İzmir to Istanbul
Buses from İzmir to Istanbul run on average 99 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 99 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 203 miles (328 km) distance in 6h 26m.
Distance 203 miles (328 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 99 |
Direct buses 99 |
Fastest bus 6h 26m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc from İzmir to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between İzmir to Istanbul with FlixBus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from İzmir to Istanbul
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from İzmir to Istanbul 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 Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from İzmir, Bus Terminal, which is located around 5 miles (8.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from İzmir to Istanbul
- 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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