How to get from Istanbul to İzmit
- 80 km as the crow flies
- 21 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
45m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to İzmit. The most useful door-to-door route takes 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 80 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.
80 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €12Reading date not recorded | 1h 18mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Reading date not recorded | 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€12Reading date not recorded1h 18m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Reading date not recorded45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to İzmit: 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 → İzmitbus
Metro Turizm·45m
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 İzmit
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 21 | 05:30 | 22:00 |
| Kamil Koc by FlixBus, FlixBusbus | 39 | — | — |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresTCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 05:30
- 06:00
- 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
- 20:50
- 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
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to İzmit works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İzmit, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €9 over 45 min, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to İzmit: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to İzmit?
The most useful route takes about 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Istanbul to İzmit?
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 İzmit?
21 a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 05:30 and 22:00.
Is there a bus from Istanbul to İzmit?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is İzmit from Istanbul?
About 80 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to İzmit cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €9. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to İzmit?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to İzmit without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to İzmit?
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