Istanbul to Izmir Bus

Q: What is the distance between Istanbul and Izmir?

The distance between these two places is a total of 475 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Istanbul and Izmir?

The average travel time between the stations is 08:37 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Istanbul to Izmir?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €18.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Istanbul to Izmir?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Istanbul to Izmir?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Istanbul to Izmir?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Istanbul to Izmir by bus?

To travel from Istanbul to Izmir by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Istanbul to Izmir?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Istanbul?

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Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Istanbul to Izmir?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Istanbul to Izmir Route Summary

Istanbul to Izmir bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and plane. We found up to 196 bus departures, including 112 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 00:00h, arriving to Izmir at 07:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 07:59h the following day. For faster travel, 31 flights are available daily.

Departure station and country Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival station and country Izmir, Turkey

Travel Distance 475 km

Average Trip Duration 08h 37min

Total Departures 196

Popular Operators FlixBus, Varan Turizm

Lowest Price €18

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Istanbul to Izmir:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

03:00 İstanbul Avrupa

7h 45min

10:45 İzmir

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 32.49 HRK

Best offer on 09. Apr

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10:20 İstanbul Avrupa

7h 25min

17:45 İzmir

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 32.49 HRK

Best offer on 09. Apr

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15:20 İstanbul Avrupa

6h 45min

22:05 İzmir

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 32.49 HRK

Best offer on 09. Apr

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00:20 Istanbul

7h 0min

DIRECT

07:20 Izmir

from 18.1401 HRK

Best offer on 24. Apr

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06:00 Istanbul

10h 0min

DIRECT

16:00 Izmir

from 25.8951 HRK

Best offer on 12. Apr

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Traveling by bus from Istanbul to Izmir

The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Izmir is 475 km. The fastest bus which departs at 01:45 has a travel time of 05:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Izmir earlier, there are over 50 night buses from Istanbul to Izmir. The overnight buses depart between 14:30 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:15 and 08:58 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Izmir:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

20:20 İstanbul Avrupa

7h 25min

03:45 İzmir

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 32.49 HRK

Best offer on 09. Apr

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18:45 Istanbul

8h 0min

DIRECT

02:45 Izmir

from 36.2802 HRK

Best offer on 24. Apr

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18:50 Istanbul

9h 0min

DIRECT

03:50 Izmir

from 24.3115 HRK

Best offer on 16. Apr

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20:00 Istanbul

9h 0min

DIRECT

05:00 Izmir

from 25.8951 HRK

Best offer on 12. Apr

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22:30 Istanbul

10h 0min

DIRECT

08:30 Izmir

from 32.1726 HRK

Best offer on 17. Apr

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Bus companies

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

FlixBus

7.1

Varan Turizm

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Metro turizm

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Can Istanbul Turizm

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Istanbul Kalesi

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Didim Seyahat

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Balikesir Uludag

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Luks Yalova

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Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Istanbul or Izmir, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Istanbul

You can see information about the departure station and stops Istanbul here

Izmir

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Izmir here

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €18 (One-Way) or €36 (Return).

Trip reviews from Istanbul to Izmir

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Other popular destinations from Istanbul

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Istanbul, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

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Other popular destinations from Izmir

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Izmir, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Other ways of traveling between Istanbul and Izmir

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Izmir below.

Planes from Istanbul to Izmir

If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Istanbul to Izmir, there are also some air options available. We currently have 31 daily departures from the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (Airport) located approximately 45 km from Istanbul.