Istanbul to İzmit bus with FlixBus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to İzmit

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£12

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

86 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to İzmit is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Istanbul to İzmit will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Istanbul for İzmit every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus
16:303h10
Istanbul
19:40İzmit
£121One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
20:202h50
Istanbul
23:10İzmit
£121One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
02:303h25
Istanbul
05:55İzmit
£121One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
13:202h50
Istanbul
16:10İzmit
£121One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
19:212h50
Istanbul
22:11İzmit
£121One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Istanbul to İzmit bus times

The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to İzmit coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 06:51
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus18:25 Istanbul
3h05
21:30 İzmit0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus19:21 Istanbul
2h50
22:11 İzmit0 changesdirect
Sunday 21 December
meinfernbus_flixbus02:30 Istanbul
3h25
05:55 İzmit0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Istanbul to İzmit

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Buses from Istanbul to İzmit run on average 58 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

There are 58 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 86 km distance in 2h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
86 km
Average bus duration
2h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
58
Direct buses
58
Fastest bus
2h 30m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, Has Turizm, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc from Istanbul to İzmitYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to İzmit with FlixBus, Has Turizm, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
£12
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Has Turizm

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
£6
Has Turizm frequency
2 a day

Pamukkale

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
£7
Pamukkale frequency
5 a day

Kamil Koc

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
£10
Kamil Koc frequency
19 a day

FAQs: Istanbul to İzmit coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to İzmit by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at İzmit, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Istanbul to İzmit can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Istanbul to İzmit is £7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Istanbul to İzmit is 1 h   to travel the 53 mile long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The first coach from Istanbul to İzmit leaves at 05: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Istanbul to İzmit leaves at 23: 45.
For the best Istanbul to İzmit coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Istanbul and İzmit to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Istanbul, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1) and Istanbul, Esenler Otogarı (Metro Bulgaria). When arriving in İzmit, you can end your journey in coach stations like Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali and İzmit.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kocaeli, Izmit Şehirlerarasi Otobüs Terminali, located 4.7 miles (7.5 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to İzmit from Istanbul is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Istanbul to İzmit is January.
Yes, you can take a coach between Istanbul and İzmit.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and İzmit

Istanbul
İzmit
The major coach station for departures in Istanbul is Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) for your trip from Istanbul to İzmit.
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
carConnection
Car connection
O-3 Otoyolu
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
  • Kebab Express (0.2 km)
  • Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)
  • Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep OtogarıWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
carConnection
Car connection
Çevre Yolu Caddesi
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
  • Kebab House (0.2 km)
  • Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
  • Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali
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