İzmir to Istanbul by train

Travelling from İzmir to Istanbul by train takes about 11h 22m, run by Airport shuttle bus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Kamil Koç. A quicker option we found is bus, at 6h 41m.

Recommended route
$63
11h 22m·2 transfers
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1busİzmir Adnan Menderes ÇiğliAirport shuttle bus
  2. 2trainÇiğli BalıkesirTCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
  3. 3busBalıkesir IstanbulKamil Koç

train or bus?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
train$6311h 22m2 transfers
Recommended$306h 41m1 transfer

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

İzmir to Istanbul by train: common questions

How long does İzmir to Istanbul take by train?

About 11h 22m, 2 transfers.

How much is a train ticket from İzmir to Istanbul?

The best price in our latest check was $63. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the train from İzmir to Istanbul?

Airport shuttle bus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Kamil Koç. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the train or the bus better?

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

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