203 miles (328 km) | |
Bus or flight | |
$26 - $35 | |
Bus • $26 (€24) • 4 h 55 min | |
Flight • $35 (€32) • 1 h 10 min | |
FlixBus or Pegasus Airlines |
Travel 203 miles (328 km) by bus or flight from İzmir to Istanbul. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Pegasus Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from İzmir to Istanbul.
How to get from İzmir to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from İzmir to Istanbul is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travel from İzmir to Istanbul on FlixBus and Turkish Airlines travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Turkish Airlines is Turkey’s leading airline and you can choose between EcoFly, ExtraFly, PrimeFly, Business Ticket for your next travel from İzmir to Istanbul.
There are 2 options to travel between İzmir and Istanbul including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $26 (€24) compared to other travel options to Istanbul:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from İzmir to Istanbul costing on average $35 (€32).
The fastest way to get to Istanbul from İzmir is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 55 min.
The distance from İzmir to Istanbul is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from İzmir to Istanbul is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Istanbul from İzmir as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from İzmir to Istanbul:
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Yes, there are direct routes from İzmir to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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