How to get from İzmit to Istanbul
- 80 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 18m
- 20 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
1h 18m
direct
Train
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmit to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 18m by train 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €8, on Sat, Sep 26.
80 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Reading date not recorded | 1h 18mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Reading date not recorded | 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Reading date not recorded1h 18m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Reading date not recorded15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
İzmit to Istanbul: 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.
- 1İzmit → Istanbultrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·1h 18m
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 İzmit to Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:53 and the last at 22:07.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 20 | 04:53 | 22:07 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
| FlixBus, Kamil Koc by FlixBusbus | 21 | — | — |
All departuresTCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 04:53
- 08:13
- 09:27
- 09:49
- 10:25
- 11:43
- 12:12
- 12:41
- 13:53
- 14:56
- 15:34
- 15:57
- 17:16
- 18:22
- 18:34
- 19:47
- 20:25
- 20:35
- 21:33
- 22:07
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 TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from İzmit to Istanbul works
Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from İzmit to Istanbul, about 1h 18m. In total it's roughly €15 over 1h 18m, direct, no transfers.
İzmit to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmit to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 1h 18m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from İzmit to Istanbul?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 04:53 and the last at 22:07, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from İzmit to Istanbul?
20 a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 04:53 and 22:07.
How far is Istanbul from İzmit?
About 80 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmit to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €8 to €15. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run İzmit to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Metro Turizm.
Can you get from İzmit to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 18m.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmit to Istanbul?
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: TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026