İzmir to Istanbul by bus

Travelling from İzmir to Istanbul by bus takes about 7h 50m, run by Kaptanoğlu Seyahat, Havaist + Metro. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 10m. The bus is still the cheapest.

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€26
7h 50m·1 transfer
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1busİzmir AltınovaKaptanoğlu Seyahat
  2. 2busAltınova Sabiha Gökçen AirportHavaist + Metro

bus or flight?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
bus€267h 50m1 transfer
flight€301h 10mdirect

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İzmir to Istanbul by bus: common questions

How long does İzmir to Istanbul take by bus?

About 7h 50m, 1 transfer.

How much is a bus ticket from İzmir to Istanbul?

The best price in our latest check was €26. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the bus from İzmir to Istanbul?

Kaptanoğlu Seyahat, Havaist + Metro. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the bus or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 1h 10m. The bus wins on price.

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Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.

  • Bus· 6h 10mfrom €28Omio

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