İzmir to Istanbul by ferry

Travelling from İzmir to Istanbul by ferry takes about 8h 55m, run by Kamil Koç, İDO. A quicker option we found is bus, at 6h 41m.

Recommended route
$40
8h 55m·1 transfer
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1busİzmir YalovaKamil Koç
  2. 2ferryYalova IstanbulİDO

ferry or bus?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
ferry$408h 55m1 transfer
Recommended$306h 41m1 transfer

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

İzmir to Istanbul by ferry: common questions

How long does İzmir to Istanbul take by ferry?

About 8h 55m, 1 transfer.

How much is a ferry ticket from İzmir to Istanbul?

The best price in our latest check was $40. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the ferry from İzmir to Istanbul?

Kamil Koç, İDO. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the ferry or the bus better?

The bus is faster at 6h 41m. It is cheaper too, at $31.

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