Izmir to Istanbul bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 111 daily bus departures available, including 52 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Izmir bus station at 00:00h, arriving at Istanbul bus station at 07:10h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 07:59h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Izmir and Istanbul is 475 km.
The fastest bus 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 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 Istanbul earlier, there
are over 50 night buses from Izmir to Istanbul.
The overnight buses 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 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.
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Other popular destinations from Izmir
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Izmir, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:
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