Istanbul to İzmir by ferry

Travelling from Istanbul to İzmir by ferry takes about 9h 15m, run by İDO, FlixBus. The fastest option on this route is flight, at 1h 05m.

Recent best price
$47
9h 15m·1 transfer
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Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.

The journey, step by step

  1. 1ferryIstanbul YalovaİDO
  2. 2busYalova Ege UniversityFlixBus

ferry or flight?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
ferry$479h 15m1 transfer
Recommended$351h 05mdirect

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Istanbul to İzmir by ferry: common questions

How long does Istanbul to İzmir take by ferry?

About 9h 15m, 1 transfer.

How much is a ferry ticket from Istanbul to İzmir?

The best price in our latest check was €41. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the ferry from Istanbul to İzmir?

İDO, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the ferry or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 1h 05m. The ferry wins on price.

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