You can get from İzmir to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
To get from İzmir to Istanbul on Mar 22 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 203 miles (328 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $1 - $45 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $45 (€40) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 203 miles (328 km) to Istanbul from İzmir. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from İzmir to Istanbul.
There are 3 ways that you can travel from İzmir to Istanbul. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Istanbul from İzmir is by taking a train with an average price of $1 (€1).
This is compared to other travel options to Istanbul:
A train is generally $26 (€23) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $27 (€24) from İzmir to Istanbul.
A train is generally $44 (€39) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $45 (€40) from İzmir to Istanbul.
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 can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 7 h 5 min on average.
In comparison, getting to Istanbul by train can take on average 0 h 0 min.
The distance from İzmir to Istanbul is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from İzmir to Istanbul:
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Yes, there are direct services available from İzmir to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Istanbul as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from İzmir to Istanbul.
Before traveling from İzmir to Istanbul, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking İzmir to Istanbul tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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