How to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir
- 193 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h
- 34 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h
direct
Train
€25
Cheapest
3h 50m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Eskişehir. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 50m 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
193 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €25Reading date not recorded | 3hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Reading date not recorded | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €21Reading date not recorded | 5h 15m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Train€25Reading date not recorded3h · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Reading date not recorded3h 50m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€21Reading date not recorded5h 15m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Eskişehir: 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.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Eskişehirbus
Metro Turizm·3h 50m
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.
Departures from Istanbul to Eskişehir
FlixBus runs 34 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 34 | 01:00 | 23:50 |
| Luks Aksel, Villa Seyahat, Buzlu Turizmbus | 24 | 00:30 | 13:59 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 23 | 05:30 | 22:00 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 23 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:00
- 01:15
- 01:20
- 02:20
- 02:45
- 03:45
- 05:00
- 05:20
- 06:45
- 06:51
- 08:16
- 09:20
- 09:31
- 09:51
- 10:45
- 11:16
- 12:00
- 12:20
- 13:45
- 13:50
- 14:35
- 15:15
- 15:25
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 16:50
- 18:15
- 20:50
- 22:15
- 22:20
- 23:30
- 23:45
- 23:50
All departuresLuks Aksel, Villa Seyahat, Buzlu Turizm
- 00:30
- 00:45
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 02:00
- 03:00
- 05:00
- 05:20
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 09:31
- 09:50
- 09:51
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:20
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 13:59
All departuresTCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 05:30
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 07:05
- 07:35
- 08:40
- 09:00
- 10:40
- 11:10
- 11:50
- 12:20
- 13:05
- 14:35
- 15:10
- 15:40
- 16:15
- 17:25
- 18:20
- 18:55
- 19:40
- 20:24
- 20:50
- 22:00
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 Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-Eskişehir, Bursa-EskişehirBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-EskişehirBook →
İDOIstanbul-BursaBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., İDO; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Eskişehir works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Eskişehir, about 3h 50m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Eskişehir: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir?
The most useful route takes about 3h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Eskişehir?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:50, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Eskişehir?
34 a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Eskişehir leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Istanbul to Eskişehir?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 05:30 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Istanbul to Eskişehir?
23 a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 05:30 and 22:00.
How far is Eskişehir from Istanbul?
About 193 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Eskişehir cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Eskişehir?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., İDO.
Can you get from Istanbul to Eskişehir without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Eskişehir?
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