Izmir to Istanbul Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

Q: What is the distance between Izmir and Istanbul?

The distance between these two places is a total of 295 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Izmir and Istanbul?

The average travel time between the stations is 07:35 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Izmir to Istanbul?

The ticket prices begin from £14.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Izmir to Istanbul?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Izmir to Istanbul?

The majority of the coaches are direct, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Izmir to Istanbul?

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How can I travel from Izmir to Istanbul by bus?

To travel from Izmir to Istanbul by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Q: How can I find which buses operate between Izmir and Istanbul?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the first and last buses leave Izmir?

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Q: Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Izmir to Istanbul?

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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Izmir to Istanbul Route Overview

Izmir to Istanbul bus is a popular way of travelling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: coach and plane. We found up to 96 bus departures, including 35 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Izmir at 00:00h, arriving at Istanbul at 06:25h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 07:59h the following day. For faster travel, 25 flights are available daily.

Departure station and country Izmir, Turkey

Arrival station and country Istanbul, Turkey

Travel Distance 295 mi

Average Trip Duration 07h 35min

Total Departures 96

Popular Operators FlixBus, Metro turizm

Lowest Price £14

Transportation Options Coach, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Izmir to Istanbul:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

İzmir

5h 55min

06:55İstanbul Avrupa

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 27.6 GBP

Best offer on 26. May

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İzmir

7h 20min

09:10İstanbul Avrupa

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 27.35 GBP

Best offer on 01. Apr

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İzmir

7h 25min

12:10İstanbul Avrupa

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 21.25 GBP

Best offer on 24. Mar

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İzmir

6h 10min

14:55İstanbul Avrupa

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 27.6 GBP

Best offer on 30. Apr

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İzmir

7h 10min

17:10İstanbul Avrupa

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 21.25 GBP

Best offer on 24. Mar

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Traveling by coach from Izmir to Istanbul

The shortest travel distance between Izmir and Istanbul is 295 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 01:00 has a travel time of 05:11h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there are 35 overnight coaches from Izmir to Istanbul. The overnight coaches depart between 16:45 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:09 and 08:59 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Istanbul:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

İzmir

7h 24min

00:09İstanbul Avrupa

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 27.35 GBP

Best offer on 01. Apr

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İzmir

7h 10min

03:10İstanbul Avrupa

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 21.25 GBP

Best offer on 24. Mar

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İzmir

5h 11min

04:10İstanbul Avrupa

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 27.6 GBP

Best offer on 30. Apr

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İzmir

6h 36min

05:35İstanbul Avrupa

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 27.35 GBP

Best offer on 01. Apr

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Izmir

9h 0min

DIRECT

06:30Istanbul

from 23.04 GBP

Best offer on 01. Apr

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Coach companies

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

FlixBus

7.1

Metro turizm

No reviews yet

Can Istanbul Turizm

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Varan Turizm

No reviews yet

Istanbul Kalesi

No reviews yet

Balikesir Uludag

No reviews yet

Didim Seyahat

No reviews yet

Luks Yalova

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Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Izmir or Istanbul, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Izmir

You can see information about the departure station and stops Izmir here.

Istanbul

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Istanbul here.

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £14 (One-Way) or £28 (Return).

Trip reviews from Izmir to Istanbul

Leave a review

If you had travelled from Izmir to Istanbul, and you want to share your travel experience with fellow travellers, we encourage you to leave a review for the route and tell both to us and to other passengers what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.

Other popular destinations from Izmir

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when travelling from Izmir, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

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If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Istanbul, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

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Istanbul to Medjugorje

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Izmir to Istanbul Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	Izmir
Destination Station	Istanbul
Daily Departures	Over 96 bus departures , including more than 35 night buses.
Earliest Departures	00:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Travel Distance	295 mi
Travel Time	07:35

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Izmir and Istanbul?

What is the average travel time between Izmir and Istanbul?

What is the ticket price for the journey from Izmir to Istanbul?

How many daily departures are there from Izmir to Istanbul?

Are all the buses direct on the route from Izmir to Istanbul?

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Izmir to Istanbul?

How can I travel from Izmir to Istanbul by bus?

How can I find which buses operate between Izmir and Istanbul?

When do the first and last buses leave Izmir?

Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Izmir to Istanbul?

How much is a bus ticket from Izmir to Istanbul?

How many direct buses are available from Izmir to Istanbul?

Izmir to Istanbul Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

Izmir to Istanbul Route Overview

Table of contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by coach from Izmir to Istanbul

Overnight coaches

Coach companies

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest ticket prices

Trip reviews from Izmir to Istanbul

Other popular destinations from Izmir

Other popular destinations from Istanbul

Izmir to Istanbul Bus Summary

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

Latest blog posts

Latest reviews