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 08:07 hours.

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

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €17.

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?

The earliest is at 00:00 and the latest is at 23:59.

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. There are up to 184 daily bus departures available, including 100 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul bus station at 00:00h, arriving at Izmir bus station at 07:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 07:59h the following day.

Departure station and country Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival station and country Izmir, Turkey

Travel Distance 475 km

Average Trip Duration 08h 07min

Total Departures 184

Popular Operators Metro turizm, FlixBus

Lowest Price €17

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

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

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

07:00 İstanbul Avrupa

7h 45min

14:45 İzmir

FlixBus

from 32.49 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

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13:20 İstanbul Avrupa

7h 25min

20:45 İzmir

FlixBus

from 32.49 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

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00:10 Istanbul

7h 0min

DIRECT

07:10 Izmir

Can Istanbul Turizm

from 22.4772 HRK

Best offer on 26. Apr

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00:20 Istanbul

7h 0min

DIRECT

07:20 Izmir

Didim Seyahat

from 18.1401 HRK

Best offer on 24. Apr

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02:00 Istanbul

7h 0min

DIRECT

09:00 Izmir

Istanbul Kalesi

from 25.3883 HRK

Best offer on 16. Apr

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Getting from Istanbul and Izmir by bus

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 11:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

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 08:59 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Izmir:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

18:20 İstanbul Avrupa

7h 25min

01:45 İzmir

FlixBus

from 32.49 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

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22:59 İstanbul Avrupa

7h 16min

06:15 İzmir

FlixBus

from 32.49 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

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18:15 Istanbul

8h 0min

DIRECT

02:15 Izmir

Balikesir Uludag

from 19.33 HRK

Best offer on 14. Apr

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18:45 Istanbul

8h 0min

DIRECT

02:45 Izmir

Varan Turizm

from 27.59 HRK

Best offer on 14. Apr

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19:00 Istanbul

9h 0min

DIRECT

04:00 Izmir

Istanbul Kalesi

from 25.3883 HRK

Best offer on 16. Apr

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Izmir route

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Metro turizm

7.1 FlixBus

Istanbul Kalesi

Varan Turizm

Balikesir Uludag

Luks Yalova

Didim Seyahat

Can Istanbul Turizm

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Istanbul or Izmir bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check 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 tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €17 (One-Way) or €34 (Return).

Travel reviews for Istanbul to Izmir bus

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