How to get from İzmir to Istanbul
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 7h 50m, from €26.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 50m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 334 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €23, on Tue, Sep 1.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
İzmir to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İzmir → AltınovabusKaptanoğlu Seyahat·6h
- 2Altınova → Sabiha Gökçen Airportbus
Havaist + Metro·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
İzmir to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
3 ways from İzmir to Istanbul: flight, train, bus
How the trip from İzmir to Istanbul works
Start with a Kaptanoğlu Seyahat bus from İzmir to Altınova, about 6h. Transfer in Altınova and continue by Havaist + Metro bus on to Istanbul (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €26 over 7h 50m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureİzmirWhat Omio sells on this route
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 €24Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs İzmir to Istanbul
Havaist + MetroAltınova-Sabiha Gökçen AirportBook →
Kamil KoçBook →On this route you travel with Kaptanoğlu Seyahat, Havaist + Metro; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
İzmir to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Istanbul?+−
The most useful route takes about 7h 50m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Istanbul from İzmir?+−
About 334 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Istanbul cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €26. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run İzmir to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with Kaptanoğlu Seyahat, Havaist + Metro.
Can you get from İzmir to Istanbul without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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