How to get from Eskişehir to Istanbul
- 193 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 51m
- 23 train departures a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 51m
direct
Train
€25
Cheapest
4h 30m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Eskişehir to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 193 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 €19, on Mon, Sep 28.
193 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €25Reading date not recorded | 2h 51mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Reading date not recorded | 4h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €24Older observation | 10h 44m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Train€25Reading date not recorded2h 51m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Reading date not recorded4h 30m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€24Older observation10h 44m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Eskişehir 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.
- 1Eskişehir → İstanbul Dudullubus
Metro Turizm·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Tue, Oct 13€19Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€19Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 15€19Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 16€19Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 17€19Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 18€19Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 19€19
- Tue, Oct 20€19Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€19Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 22€19Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 23€19Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 24€19Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 25€19Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 26€19Cheapest found
- Thu, Nov 5€19Cheapest found
- Fri, Nov 6€19Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 7€19Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 8€19Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 9€19Cheapest found
- Tue, Nov 10€19Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 11€19Cheapest found
Departures from Eskişehir to Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:28 and the last at 22:21.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 23 | 01:28 | 22:21 |
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 00:30 | 23:00 |
| Kamil Koc by FlixBusbus | 2 | 01:30 | 03:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 9 | — | — |
All departuresTCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 01:28
- 06:40
- 07:18
- 07:51
- 08:15
- 08:58
- 10:06
- 10:43
- 11:13
- 12:16
- 13:28
- 14:01
- 14:24
- 15:48
- 16:41
- 17:05
- 18:20
- 18:51
- 19:03
- 19:56
- 20:39
- 21:13
- 22:21
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 03:00
- 03:30
- 10:30
- 15:00
- 18:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
All departuresKamil Koc by FlixBus
- 01:30
- 03:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro TurizmEskişehir-İstanbul DudulluBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Eskişehir-IstanbulBook →
FlixBusEskişehir-BursaBook →
İDOBursa-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus, İDO; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Eskişehir to Istanbul works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Eskişehir to İstanbul Dudullu, about 4h 30m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Eskişehir to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Eskişehir to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Eskişehir to Istanbul?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 01:28 and the last at 22:21, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Eskişehir to Istanbul?
23 a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 01:28 and 22:21.
When is the first bus from Eskişehir to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Eskişehir to Istanbul?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:00.
How far is Istanbul from Eskişehir?
About 193 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Eskişehir to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Eskişehir to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus, İDO.
Can you get from Eskişehir to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Eskişehir 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026