The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to İzmit
Cheapest price
21S$
Average price
21S$
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to İzmit is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to İzmit will cost around 21S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 21S$.
Of the 36 buses that leave Istanbul for İzmit every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 49 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.
FlixBus7:01 PM3h10Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)10:11 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:30 PM3h25Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)7:55 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:26 PM2h44İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı10:10 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:59 PM2h56Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)2:55 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:00 PM3h05Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)12:05 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:20 PM2h35İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı12:55 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:20 AM2h35İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı2:55 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:25 PM2h40İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı12:05 AMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:26 PM2h44İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı10:10 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:21 PM2h49İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı11:10 PMKocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali21 S$1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Istanbul to İzmit bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to İzmit coaches for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h50 | 12:10 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h40 | 12:05 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 2h55 | 12:55 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:01 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h09 | 1:10 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h35 | 12:55 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:21 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h49 | 1:10 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h10 | 2:10 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h50 | 2:10 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h00 | 2:30 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h40 | 2:30 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 2h56 | 2:55 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 14 August | |||||
FlixBus | 12:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h35 | 2:55 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h25 | 9:25 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h05 | 9:25 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h25 | 10:55 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:31 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h25 | 10:56 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h05 | 10:55 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:56 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h00 | 10:56 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h25 | 1:25 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h05 | 1:25 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h50 | 3:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h10 | 4:40 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h50 | 4:40 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h25 | 7:55 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h05 | 7:55 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 3h05 | 8:25 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h10 | 10:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:01 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h10 | 10:11 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:01 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h09 | 10:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h50 | 10:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:21 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h50 | 10:11 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:26 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h44 | 10:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h10 | 11:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:01 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h09 | 11:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h50 | 11:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:21 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 2h49 | 11:10 PM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h05 | 12:05 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 3h10 | 12:10 AM Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 16S$ if you book in advance.
There are 43 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 86 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 86 km |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price 16S$ |
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 16S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Alanyalılar Turizm
Varan Turizm
Antalya Net Seyahat
FAQs: Istanbul to İzmit coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to İzmit by coach. 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 coach, 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
Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and İzmit
Most Istanbul to İzmit buses use the Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) to Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali station pair. Use this guide to compare Istanbul and İzmit bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Istanbul station do buses to İzmit leave from?
Getting to Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) from Istanbul city centre
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) is 5 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) bus station facilities and services
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Kebab Express (0.2 km), Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı from Istanbul city centre
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı is 8 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı bus station facilities and services
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station), Kebab House (0.2 km), Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali from Istanbul city centre
Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali is 16 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali bus station facilities and services
Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast food and sit-down restaurants available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali: Elevators and ramps available for disabled access.
Which İzmit station do buses from Istanbul arrive at?
Getting to Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali from İzmit city centre
Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali is 4 km from İzmit city centre. Public transport options include:
Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali bus station facilities and services
Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several snack bars and a cafeteria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTMs located within the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali: Wheelchair accessible facilities.
Most popular bus connections from Istanbul
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