How to get from Istanbul to İzmit
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to İzmit. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 28m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 86 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 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
86 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €22Reading date not recorded | 1h 21mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Older observation | 2h 28mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €18Older observation | 3h 01m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Train€22Reading date not recorded1h 21m · directSee Train details
- Bus€11Older observation2h 28m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€18Older observation3h 01m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to İzmit: 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.
- 1Istanbul → İzmitbus
Kamil Koç·2h 28m
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.
Departures from Istanbul to İzmit
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 21 | 05:30 | 22:00 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 15 | 00:10 | 23:00 |
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 KoçIstanbul-İzmit, Yalova-İzmitBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-İzmitBook →
İDOIstanbul-YalovaBook →On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., İDO; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to İzmit works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Istanbul to İzmit, about 2h 28m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 28m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to İzmit: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to İzmit?
The most useful route takes about 2h 28m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is İzmit from Istanbul?
About 86 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to İzmit cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to İzmit?
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., İDO.
Can you get from Istanbul to İzmit without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to İzmit?
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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