The cheapest and fastest coaches from İzmir to Istanbul
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- €28
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- €30
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 6 h 10 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 6 h 24 m
- Buses on 13 Nov
- 58
- Distance
- 328 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from İzmir to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from İzmir to Istanbul will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only €28.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 58 buses from İzmir to Istanbul, including 58 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 328 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 36 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.
FlixBus1:30 AM 7h30 İzmir, Bus Terminal 9:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) €28 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus2:00 AM 7h10 İzmir, Bus Terminal 9:10 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı €28 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus1:30 AM 7h10 İzmir, Bus Terminal 8:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı €28 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus1:15 AM 7h45 Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) 9:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) €28 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus2:00 AM 7h30 İzmir, Bus Terminal 9:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) €28 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus1:00 AM 6h10 İzmir, Bus Terminal 7:10 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı €28 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus11:59 PM 6h16 İzmir, Bus Terminal 6:15 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı €31 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus1:00 AM 6h30 İzmir, Bus Terminal 7:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) €28 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus11:45 PM 6h30 Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) 6:15 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı €31 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus11:59 PM 6h36 İzmir, Bus Terminal 6:35 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) €31 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from İzmir to Istanbul
Buses from İzmir to Istanbul run on average 93 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 93 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 328 km distance in 5h 44m.
Distance 328 km |
Average bus duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 93 |
Direct buses 93 |
Fastest bus 5h 44m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
Frequently asked questions about your İzmir to Istanbul trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from İzmir to Istanbul.
Live departures
İzmir to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for İzmir to Istanbul coaches for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h50 | 10:35 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h30 | 10:15 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h15 | 10:15 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h35 | 10:35 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 8h15 | 2:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h55 | 1:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 8h00 | 2:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h40 | 1:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 4:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 5:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 5:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 4:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 6:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 5:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 5:55 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 6:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 6h56 | 7:11 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h16 | 7:31 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h01 | 7:31 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h41 | 7:11 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h30 | 7:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h10 | 7:10 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 9:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h25 | 8:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 9:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h10 | 8:40 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h10 | 9:10 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 9:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 9:10 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h30 | 9:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h10 | 5:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 6:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 6:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 6h55 | 5:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h10 | 7:10 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 7:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h45 | 8:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h20 | 8:05 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 8:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h05 | 8:05 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 8h00 | 9:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) | 7h40 | 9:25 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h45 | 9:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM İzmir, Bus Terminal | 7h25 | 9:25 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between İzmir and Istanbul
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- 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.
FAQs: İzmir to Istanbul coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from İzmir to Istanbul 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 Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in İzmir and Istanbul
Most İzmir to Istanbul buses use the İzmir, Otobüs Terminali to İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı station pair, with some services arriving at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler). Use this guide to compare İzmir and Istanbul bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which İzmir station do buses to Istanbul leave from?
Getting to İzmir, Otobüs Terminali from İzmir city centre
İzmir, Otobüs Terminali is 6 km from İzmir city centre. Public transport options include:
İzmir, Otobüs Terminali bus station facilities and services
İzmir, 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: Multiple cafes and fast-food outlets.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free wifi available in the main areas. ATMs are aTMs located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at İzmir, Otobüs Terminali.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at İzmir, Otobüs Terminali: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at İzmir, Otobüs Terminali: Accessible ramps and services for disabled passengers.
Getting to Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) from İzmir city centre
Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) is 7 km from İzmir city centre. Public transport options include:
Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) bus station facilities and services
Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Fast food and cafe services available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç). ATMs are aTMs available near ticket counters.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç): Ramps for wheelchair access provided.
Which Istanbul station do buses from İzmir arrive at?
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, 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 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.
Bus stations for İzmir to Istanbul
Check bus stations information for İzmir and Istanbul, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.
