İzmir to Istanbul by bus

Travelling from İzmir to Istanbul by bus takes about 4h 46m, run by Metro Turizm. We found no quicker or cheaper option on this route.

A closer look at the Bus journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Ticket price
€24

Omio catalogue, Oct 13 · For the route, not a chosen day

Total journey
4h 46m
Change
direct
Operator
Metro Turizm

The journey, step by step

  1. 1
    İzmir Otogar Tesis to İstanbul DudulluMetro Turizm4h 46m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time4h 46m

Departures from İzmir to Istanbul

FlixBus runs 53 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:59.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBus5300:4523:59
Villa Seyahat, Varan Turizm, Kamil Koc by FlixBus2400:2510:45
Metro Turizm24——

All departuresFlixBus

  • 00:45
  • 01:00
  • 01:15
  • 01:30
  • 02:00
  • 02:15
  • 02:30
  • 03:00
  • 03:45
  • 06:45
  • 07:00
  • 07:45
  • 08:45
  • 09:45
  • 10:00
  • 10:19
  • 10:45
  • 11:00
  • 11:15
  • 11:45
  • 12:00
  • 12:45
  • 13:00
  • 13:19
  • 13:30
  • 13:35
  • 13:45
  • 14:00
  • 14:15
  • 14:30
  • 14:45
  • 15:00
  • 15:45
  • 16:00
  • 16:35
  • 17:00
  • 17:45
  • 17:55
  • 18:00
  • 18:45
  • 19:00
  • 19:30
  • 19:45
  • 20:45
  • 21:00
  • 21:45
  • 22:00
  • 22:15
  • 22:45
  • 23:00
  • 23:15
  • 23:45
  • 23:59

All departuresVilla Seyahat, Varan Turizm, Kamil Koc by FlixBus

  • 00:25
  • 00:30
  • 00:45
  • 00:55
  • 00:59
  • 01:00
  • 01:15
  • 01:30
  • 02:00
  • 02:15
  • 02:30
  • 03:00
  • 03:30
  • 04:00
  • 06:00
  • 06:45
  • 07:00
  • 08:00
  • 09:00
  • 09:30
  • 09:45
  • 10:00
  • 10:30
  • 10:45

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.

Bus facts for this route

These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.

Arrives at
İstanbul Esenler Otogarı
Bus operators
FlixBus, Villa Seyahat, Varan Turizm, Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Metro Turizm
Timetable
First bus at 00:45, last at 23:59, 53 a day with FlixBus.
Good to know
Direct bus, no change on the way.

Before you travel

Seats and the service

Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.

Baggage and ticket conditions

Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.

Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other ways to travel

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. The first row books at 12Go. The other links here open at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 6h 10m€24Book

Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 13

İzmir to Istanbul by bus: common questions

How long does İzmir to Istanbul take by bus?

About 4h 46m, with no transfer.

How much is a bus ticket from İzmir to Istanbul?

Omio publishes €24 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.

Who runs the bus from İzmir to Istanbul?

Metro Turizm. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is this the best option on the route?

Yes, by bus is the best option we found: 4h 46m, €24.

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