Izmir to Istanbul bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 111 daily bus departures available, including 52 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Izmir at 00:00h, arriving at Istanbul at 07:10h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 07:59h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Izmir and Istanbul is 295 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 01:00 has a travel time of 06:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 10:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there
are over 50 overnight coaches from Izmir to Istanbul.
The overnight coaches depart between 16:45 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:10 and 08:59
the same day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Istanbul:
Bus companies operating the Izmir to Istanbul route
There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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Other popular destinations from Izmir
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