How to get from Eskişehir to Istanbul
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We compared the ways to travel from Eskişehir to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 53m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 193 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 9, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
193 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €29Older observation | 5h 32m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Older observation | 5h 53mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €24Older observation | 10h 44m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Train€29Older observation5h 32m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€15Older observation5h 53m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€24Older observation10h 44m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Eskişehir 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.
- 1Eskişehir → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·5h 53m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
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Flight prices by day, Eskişehir to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€270October 2026
€244Departures from Eskişehir to Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:28 and the last at 22:21.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 23 | 01:28 | 22:21 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 13 | 00:16 | 23:59 |
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 00:30 | 22:30 |
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
Kamil KoçEskişehir-Istanbul, Eskişehir-Bursa, Bursa-İstanbul Dudullu, Gebze-İstanbul DudulluBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Eskişehir-İzmitBook →Yükseller Aksaray Birlikİzmit-GebzeBook →
İDOBursa-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Yükseller Aksaray Birlik, İDO; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Eskişehir to Istanbul works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Eskişehir to Istanbul, about 5h 53m. In total it's roughly €15 over 5h 53m, direct, no transfers.
Eskişehir to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Eskişehir to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 5h 53m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Eskişehir?
About 193 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Eskişehir to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Eskişehir to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Yükseller Aksaray Birlik, İDO.
Can you get from Eskişehir to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 53m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Eskişehir 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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